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AB05 ANB

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,566 mi
Last recorded53,566 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 ANB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 53,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,710 miles

Rear rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,788 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 36,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,050 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

ALL Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,470 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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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AB05 ANB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AB05 ANB, 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 AB05 ANB registered?

AB05 ANB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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