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BC11 WVZ

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 WVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 84,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

both rear shocker covers detached

Fail 29 Aug 2022 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

both rear shocker covers detached

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,756 miles

Front Coolant Level Low

Front Washer Bottle Cap Missing

In Limp Mode, No Mil Illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 78,756 miles

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

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

Front Coolant Level Low

Front Washer Bottle Cap Missing

In Limp Mode, No Mil Illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,677 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,677 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,804 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,856 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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BC11 WVZ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC11 WVZ, 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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BC11 WVZ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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