2011 Saab 9-5 2.0L Diesel · YR61 GHD
2011 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 122,000 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR61 GHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 122,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR61 GHD 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 (YR61 GHD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YR61 GHD Mileage History
- 12/10/2022110,106 mi
- 12/10/2022110,106 mi
- 26/09/2023113,265 mi+3,159 mi
- 05/10/2024120,572 mi+7,307 mi
- 06/10/2025122,000 mi+1,428 mi
Average of roughly 3,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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