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AF11 ZHV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,689 mi
Last recorded187,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 187,689 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 187,689 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 182,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 182,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 177,431 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 177,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 168,043 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 168,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 158,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall is damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2016 144,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall is damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,433 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

oil leak around oil filter area

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

oil leak around oil filter area

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF11 ZHV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

AF11 ZHV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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