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AF11 TKV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,877 mi
Last recorded155,877 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 TKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 155,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 152,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 150,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 150,708 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 145,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 142,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 127,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,126 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear perrished and low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,779 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 TKV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AF11 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

AF11 TKV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is AF11 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 TKV 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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