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AF61 TFO

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,897 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 53,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also alot of cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing / starting to drop outer tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing / starting to drop outer tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 36,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor lump outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slight wearing upon edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking & slight stepping outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slight wearing upon edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil staining gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 24,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 19,210 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 19,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,716 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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AF61 TFO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AF61 TFO, 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 AF61 TFO registered?

AF61 TFO is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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