2011 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · SP11 RVJ
2011 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 39,924 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP11 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 39,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP11 RVJ 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 (SP11 RVJ) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SP11 RVJ Mileage History
- 02/05/202337,093 mi
- 30/04/202438,231 mi+1,138 mi
- 01/05/202438,240 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/202538,967 mi+727 mi
- 28/04/202639,924 mi+957 mi
Average of roughly 947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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