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A1 OOL

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing binding slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH - top mounts binding when fully extended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - low & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,315 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts binding when fully extended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres perishing outer sidewalls/stepping inner edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing rough to turn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - perished & inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rough to rotate/operate on lock to lock suspension extended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,785 miles

REAR tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,448 miles

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Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,871 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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A1 OOL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A1 OOL, 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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A1 OOL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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