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AE61 CZV

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 CZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at min. 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,062 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 56,062 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,617 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyres badly cracked and splitting

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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AE61 CZV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE61 CZV, 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 AE61 CZV registered?

AE61 CZV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is AE61 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 CZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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