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MF11 MZW

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,292 mi
Last recorded102,292 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 MZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 102,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 102,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,198 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,769 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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MF11 MZW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF11 MZW, 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 MF11 MZW registered?

MF11 MZW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is MF11 MZW safe to buy?

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