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AK11 EDO

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,952 mi
Last recorded154,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 EDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 154,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 131,195 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,686 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,925 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,823 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,876 miles

Both rear tyre treads stepped on inner

Fail 4 Aug 2017 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plus tread below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyre treads stepped on inner

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,266 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,446 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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AK11 EDO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AK11 EDO, 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 AK11 EDO registered?

AK11 EDO is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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