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RFZ 3177

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 3177
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 118,733 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2024 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2023 101,125 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

vehicle has been stood

Pass 24 Jun 2019 140,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 139,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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RFZ 3177 is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFZ 3177, 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 RFZ 3177 registered?

RFZ 3177 is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is RFZ 3177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 3177 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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