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AK11 EDU

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 EDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 131,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And N/S/F inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 131,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And N/S/F inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 130,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,213 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,213 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,928 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,435 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking & out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking & out of shape (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,188 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,447 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 EDU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK11 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

AK11 EDU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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