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BJ11 WBM

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,473 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,751 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,374 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,201 miles

chip on windscreen zone A but does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,349 miles

Front number plate damaged but unlikely to be mis-read

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts in both rear tyres inner sidewalls no cord visible at present

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,543 miles

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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BJ11 WBM is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ11 WBM, 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 BJ11 WBM registered?

BJ11 WBM is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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