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AF11 THZ

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 THZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 34,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 23,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 23,067 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,190 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,343 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 17,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 11,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,762 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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AF11 THZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF11 THZ, 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 AF11 THZ registered?

AF11 THZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is AF11 THZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 THZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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