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AF61 VXL

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,182 mi
Last recorded67,182 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 67,182 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,459 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,530 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 14 Dec 2022 60,530 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,974 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,016 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm and cracking on sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 51,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre down to 3mm and cracking on sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,023 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 VXL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF61 VXL, 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 AF61 VXL registered?

AF61 VXL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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