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T7 HAD

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 HAD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,587 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,292 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 84,292 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 17 Feb 2023 80,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 75,869 miles

osf ball joint boot split

Fail 28 Jan 2022 75,868 miles

Coil spring insecure osf coil spring fouling body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

osf ball joint boot split

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,630 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,380 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,596 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small splits in inner wall,no cords/ply visable.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,863 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 26,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,287 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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T7 HAD is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 T7 HAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T7 HAD registered?

T7 HAD is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is T7 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 HAD shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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