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VO11 YAD

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YAD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges/ STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle has under seal applied

Pass 22 Mar 2025 92,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underseal applied to whole underside

Fail 18 Mar 2025 92,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underseal applied to whole underside

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 77,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,792 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,851 miles

Child seat fitted at time of inspection, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,851 miles

Child seat fitted at time of inspection, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 26,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,991 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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VO11 YAD is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO11 YAD, 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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VO11 YAD is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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