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VO61 LYF

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 LYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 131,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,377 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 123,337 miles

Front Power steering component leaking POWER STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,926 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,585 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,867 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,811 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,832 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,220 miles

Engine under tray is slightly insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,757 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 50,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,710 miles

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

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

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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VO61 LYF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO61 LYF, 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 VO61 LYF registered?

VO61 LYF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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