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T55 SVN

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,139 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,464 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded, both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 120,848 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 116,385 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 109,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,245 miles

plastic covers on floor and engine

Pass 27 May 2016 75,912 miles

covers on floors and engine

Fail 27 May 2016 75,912 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split rack boot leaking (2.2.D.2d)

covers on floors and engine

Pass 27 May 2015 60,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 60,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 44,898 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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T55 SVN is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T55 SVN, 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 T55 SVN registered?

T55 SVN is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is T55 SVN safe to buy?

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