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SK11 ZGZ

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,430 mi
Last recorded101,430 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,430 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 101,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust System Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,625 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central heat shield loose

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear o/s and n/s tyres cracked and perished 225-55-17

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear o/s and n/s tyres slightly perished around tread area 225-55-17

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,829 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside side repeater lens slightly damaged

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

centre and rear exhaust brackets corroded however system still secure

light misting of oil around turbo area

signs of o/s/f brake heating up slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17@2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,658 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17@2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,455 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,893 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,685 miles

sills have covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,852 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 ZGZ 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 64.3%.

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

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