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BN61 KFP

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,265 mi
Last recorded130,265 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,901 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 122,900 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,510 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,109 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)

Offside Rear 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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BN61 KFP is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN61 KFP, 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 BN61 KFP registered?

BN61 KFP is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BN61 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 KFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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