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M20 ECP

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,553 mi
Last recorded44,553 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ECP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/zr18 also showing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge showing cracking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge and cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,908 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,216 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 35,214 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking poss rack / plastic covers fitted (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,181 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Signs of oil leak around engine

Fail 10 Nov 2016 32,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Signs of oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,456 miles

slight uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2015 30,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M20 ECP is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M20 ECP, 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 M20 ECP registered?

M20 ECP is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is M20 ECP safe to buy?

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