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CX11 WMZ

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 WMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 115,553 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 100,885 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 92,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 92,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre cuts to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,153 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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CX11 WMZ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 CX11 WMZ, 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 CX11 WMZ registered?

CX11 WMZ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CX11 WMZ safe to buy?

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