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BN61 KFT

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 KFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 85,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 72,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 69,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,793 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,920 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 47,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,978 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,442 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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BN61 KFT is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KFT, 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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BN61 KFT is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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