Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a reliable? We analysed 3,083 real MOT tests across 1,342 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 239 | 94.6% | 4,408 | 8,935 | 14,400 |
| 2022 | 468 | 96.2% | 5,472 | 8,976 | 13,281 |
| 2021 | 761 | 96.3% | 7,059 | 10,488 | 15,600 |
| 2020 | 777 | 95.6% | 7,520 | 12,294 | 18,736 |
| 2013 | 74 | 97.3% | 19,912 | 31,132 | 40,252 |
| 2012 | 99 | 92.9% | 12,991 | 16,704 | 26,213 |
| 2011 | 270 | 91.5% | 16,887 | 28,293 | 37,487 |
| 2010 | 183 | 91.3% | 18,351 | 28,459 | 43,248 |
How Long Does a Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Last?
Based on 1,342 Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.3% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
91.3% MOT pass rate from 183 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 74 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a THIS CAR | 95.2% | 3,083 | 12,972 mi | 16 yrs |
| Porsche 911 | 85.2% | 977,057 | 55,056 mi | 47 yrs |
| Porsche Boxster | 82.8% | 726,695 | 55,739 mi | 29 yrs |
| Porsche Cayenne | 84.5% | 388,697 | 65,616 mi | 23 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery Hse D MHEV Auto | 91% | 2,075 | 49,427 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.2% across 3,083 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has ply or cords exposed with 6 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a owner drives around 2,217 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Porsche 911 Turbo S S-a models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.