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RO11 OBG

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 OBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 117,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,015 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,956 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,115 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 20,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 16,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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RO11 OBG is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel 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 RO11 OBG, 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 RO11 OBG registered?

RO11 OBG is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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