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BN61 KFA

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 KFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,623 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 70,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,144 miles

Damage to outer side wall nearside rear tyre!

Nearside front tyre has run flat damage to side wall!

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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BN61 KFA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN61 KFA, 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 BN61 KFA registered?

BN61 KFA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BN61 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 KFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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