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SV11 TUA

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 TUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Slight Play in Steering Rack End

Fail 26 Sep 2022 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x LLB434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight Play in Steering Rack End

Offside Front Position lamp not working 1 x LLB434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,462 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,462 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,919 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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SV11 TUA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 SV11 TUA, 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 SV11 TUA registered?

SV11 TUA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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The MOT history for SV11 TUA 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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