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BW11 MFA

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 MFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 125,943 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 125,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wrong rotation (5.2.3 (k))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,358 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt retracting worn.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,358 miles

Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front seat belt retracting worn.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2023 89,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre has deep cut inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tyre cuts to outer wall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,879 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 86,879 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged floor clip insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,886 miles

Front front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,866 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Outer cut to outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer cuts to outer wall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre cut to outer wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cuts to outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cuts to outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,567 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut tread 3mm

Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut tread 3mm

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,049 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BW11 MFA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BW11 MFA, 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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BW11 MFA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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