2011 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · SJ11 TFZ
2011 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 46,997 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ11 TFZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 46,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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SJ11 TFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Saab 9-5 (SJ11 TFZ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SJ11 TFZ Mileage History
- 10/05/202245,232 mi
- 04/05/202345,717 mi+485 mi
- 02/05/202446,997 mi+1,280 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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