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AS 66

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,555 mi
Last recorded40,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 66
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 40,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 40,553 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 40,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 40,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover loose . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,822 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,440 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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AS 66 is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AS 66, 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 AS 66 registered?

AS 66 is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is AS 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 66 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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