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BF11 OCA

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 OCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,866 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visual inspection of emissions

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visual inspection of emissions

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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BF11 OCA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF11 OCA, 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 BF11 OCA registered?

BF11 OCA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is BF11 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 OCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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