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BG11 BLF

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

260,333 mi
Last recorded260,333 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 BLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 260,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 249,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 249,921 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 224,460 miles

Offside Front steering rack damp

Fail 18 Mar 2019 224,460 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering rack damp

Pass 19 Mar 2018 200,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 200,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick scrapping wear indicator (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvess showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,291 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 167,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also high low flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,495 miles

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

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

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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BG11 BLF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG11 BLF, 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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BG11 BLF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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