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BK61 GYC

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocker covers insecure

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

exhaust parts corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2022 55,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,779 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 50,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,488 miles

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

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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BK61 GYC is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK61 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

BK61 GYC is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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