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CV11 MKJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 MKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 139,620 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 125,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 121,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 MKJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CV11 MKJ, 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 CV11 MKJ registered?

CV11 MKJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is CV11 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 MKJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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