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SK11 ZHB

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,146 mi
Last recorded108,146 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 108,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,050 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs covers/backing plate corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops and covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs covers/backing plate corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops and covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,014 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 104,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,425 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,425 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking and starting to wear low on tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle to clean for smoke tester to detect

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZHB 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 70.6%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

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