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SK11 ZFV

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 118,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,150 miles

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 21 Nov 2023 100,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 44,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 37,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,164 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Feb 2014 27,164 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

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 ZFV 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

SK11 ZFV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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