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BK61 GYA

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,815 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Top mount noise when turned.

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 119,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,454 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,725 miles

chip in screen

nearside of vehicle damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,051 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,587 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,587 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,301 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Fail 6 Nov 2017 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND PERISHED ON WALLS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,256 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,539 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,481 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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BK61 GYA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK61 GYA, 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 BK61 GYA registered?

BK61 GYA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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