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AF11 ZHY

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,402 mi
Last recorded185,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 185,402 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 173,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 164,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 157,872 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 157,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 151,263 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 151,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 125,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,914 miles

front tyres worn in middles

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,615 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,764 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 ZHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

AF11 ZHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is AF11 ZHY safe to buy?

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