MOT Status
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237,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK11 VLS is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MK11 VLS, 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 MK11 VLS registered?
MK11 VLS is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2011.
Is MK11 VLS safe to buy?
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