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RV11 HWH

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,161 mi
Last recorded111,161 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 HWH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,161 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 225 55 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,652 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 70,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,588 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,575 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 32,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,291 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,743 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV11 HWH is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV11 HWH, 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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RV11 HWH is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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