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AD11 AVX

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 AVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint covers cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge remaining tread 2.0---4.0mm tread 215/55/zr16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 87,536 miles

Front Lower both o/s and n/s lower ball joint rubber covers cracking but still ok

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 78,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,296 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,120 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING FROM EDGES + HAS CRACKS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING FROM EDGES + HAS CRACKS

Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,107 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING FROM EDGES + HAS CRACKS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING FROM EDGES + HAS CRACKS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,557 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Crack to bottom of windscreen. NOT affecting the drivers view of the road.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AD11 AVX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD11 AVX, 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 AD11 AVX registered?

AD11 AVX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2011.

Is AD11 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 AVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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