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256 CWA

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 CWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,725 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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256 CWA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 256 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 256 CWA registered?

256 CWA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is 256 CWA safe to buy?

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