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D9 SKP

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,086 mi
Last recorded84,086 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 SKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,325 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge(unevenly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,325 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge(unevenly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,111 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 70,110 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,794 miles

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 18 Aug 2022 63,794 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,686 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 49,068 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 41,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides....245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,889 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres 2.5mm....245/45R18

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,849 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,548 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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D9 SKP is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D9 SKP, 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 D9 SKP registered?

D9 SKP is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is D9 SKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 SKP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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