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B4 KMX

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,453 mi
Last recorded134,453 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,453 miles

Flywheel noisey.

Fail 10 Feb 2026 134,436 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Flywheel noisey.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 115,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 111,353 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 111,351 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,943 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 106,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,050 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres on 4mm

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,852 miles

front and rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,254 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160?

Based on 2,385 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
7,708
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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B4 KMX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,274 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 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 KMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 KMX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 8 January 2011.

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