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MA11 MSX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,129 mi
Last recorded164,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 MSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,129 miles

Offside Rear side light 50 working

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,326 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,484 miles

Nearside Front child seat

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 144,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front child seat

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,991 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tail light 50% not working

Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,576 miles

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

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

Smoke test not carried out emissions too low to be detected by machine

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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MA11 MSX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MA11 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA11 MSX registered?

MA11 MSX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MA11 MSX safe to buy?

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