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SK11 ZGY

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,224 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,224 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,738 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush from strut to ball joint slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush from strut to ball joint slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 79,733 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush from strut to ball joint slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush from strut to ball joint slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 76,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

condition of exhaust

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,625 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 2,767 miles

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 ZGY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

SK11 ZGY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SK11 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK11 ZGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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