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BG11 LDF

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 159,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 152,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 149,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,725 miles

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r brake pads low

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,790 miles

o/s/f shock leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,803 miles

No smoke flow on emissions

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

No smoke flow on emissions

Offside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,970 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,576 miles

Damage to o/s/f bumper

Damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,576 miles

Damage to o/s/f bumper

Damage to o/s/r bumper

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,561 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LDF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDF, 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 BG11 LDF registered?

BG11 LDF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is BG11 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 LDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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