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BD11 FNJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,942 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,688 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 48,259 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 47,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition.

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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BD11 FNJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD11 FNJ, 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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BD11 FNJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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