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BD11 ZCN

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,743 mi
Last recorded56,743 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ZCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,399 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 41,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,464 miles

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

Inner edges of front tyres worn

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 32,464 miles

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

Inner edges of front tyres worn

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

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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BD11 ZCN is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BD11 ZCN, 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 BD11 ZCN registered?

BD11 ZCN is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is BD11 ZCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 ZCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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