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AF11 UEW

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,770 mi
Last recorded181,770 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 181,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 180,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 175,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 169,141 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 169,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,160 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper damp around brake pads

Pass 2 Feb 2021 152,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,003 miles

offside door mirror glass slight loose

offside rear reflector slight damaged

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside door mirror glass slight loose

offside rear reflector slight damaged

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,337 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,253 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,722 miles

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

Oil leak around steering rack area

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak around steering rack area

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

No emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UEW 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

AF11 UEW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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