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VE60 JHY

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 JHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 68,345 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 28 May 2026 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working insecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 2 Jun 2025 66,740 miles

General note: vehicle has notably been sat for a extended period of time therefore brakes suspension and under body are pitted/corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2025 66,740 miles

General note: vehicle has notably been sat for a extended period of time therefore brakes suspension and under body are pitted/corroded.

Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,041 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,805 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads low

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 20 Jan 2017 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads low

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre near wear bars

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 32,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,708 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,707 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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VE60 JHY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE60 JHY, 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 VE60 JHY registered?

VE60 JHY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is VE60 JHY safe to buy?

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