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RO11 OBR

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 OBR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 102,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,118 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 102,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,212 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 51,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,735 miles

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)

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 OBR is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO11 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

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

Is RO11 OBR safe to buy?

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