2011 Saab 9-5 2.0L Diesel · SD11 LHY
2011 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 93,717 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD11 LHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 93,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 LHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Saab 9-5 (SD11 LHY) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD11 LHY Mileage History
- 14/06/202376,783 mi
- 15/06/202376,784 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/202487,846 mi+11,062 mi
- 12/03/202693,716 mi+5,870 mi
- 18/03/202693,717 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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