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SK11 ZFD

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,353 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 68,335 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,939 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,387 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,387 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SK11 ZFD is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK11 ZFD, 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 SK11 ZFD registered?

SK11 ZFD is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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