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SO11 LFP

2011 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 LFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 135,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 129,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 127,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 122,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 108,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 107,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 107,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside of the tyre on the outside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned bulb has fallen out of the holder (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,688 miles

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2019 106,687 miles

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

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 100,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ubcc/undertray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 94,241 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,123 miles

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

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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SO11 LFP is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SO11 LFP, 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 SO11 LFP registered?

SO11 LFP is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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