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AF11 UEX

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,892 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,892 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,034 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 65,876 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 57,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,577 miles

diesel smoke test ok,but not detectable.

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 UEX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEX, 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 AF11 UEX registered?

AF11 UEX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AF11 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UEX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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