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ABU 11K

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,257 mi
Last recorded55,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 11K
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 47,255 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 45,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,528 miles

Engine emissions to low to read.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,528 miles

Engine emissions to low to read.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,472 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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ABU 11K is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ABU 11K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABU 11K registered?

ABU 11K is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is ABU 11K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 11K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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