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A93 SAB

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,449 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 48,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 45,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 45,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure inner top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 36,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,696 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,073 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 30,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,743 miles

Outer side wall of nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,322 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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A93 SAB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A93 SAB, 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 A93 SAB registered?

A93 SAB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is A93 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A93 SAB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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