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BK11 PLF

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 PLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 97,795 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,989 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 80,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,318 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 47,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 PLF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK11 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 PLF registered?

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

Is BK11 PLF safe to buy?

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