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BK11 PKE

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 PKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 121,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,746 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 109,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 101,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 90,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,575 miles

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

Nearside headlamp washer cap missing

Nearside slight damage to outer sill area

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

service brake efforts on front axle are slightly imbalanced

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,574 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside headlamp washer cap missing

Nearside slight damage to outer sill area

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

service brake efforts on front axle are slightly imbalanced

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,378 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

tow ball not fitted at test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing handbrake (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing handbrake (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

tow ball not fitted at test

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 32,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BK11 PKE is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK11 PKE, 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 BK11 PKE registered?

BK11 PKE is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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