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SJ11 TFY

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,969 mi
Last recorded97,969 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,969 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 97,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,185 miles

Offside Front washer is faulty but still supplies enough water to allow the windscreen to be cleared

vehicle has general corrosion to steering and suspension components

vehicle has stickers on nearside of windscreen but not obstructing the drivers view

vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front washer is faulty but still supplies enough water to allow the windscreen to be cleared

vehicle has general corrosion to steering and suspension components

vehicle has stickers on nearside of windscreen but not obstructing the drivers view

vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,573 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 29,499 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SJ11 TFY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ11 TFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ11 TFY registered?

SJ11 TFY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is SJ11 TFY safe to buy?

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