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MK11 VLZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,291 mi
Last recorded157,291 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,291 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION & REAR AXLE TIE BAR BRACKETS CORROSION

REAR TYRES INNNER EDGES PERISHED

Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 149,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion build-up on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake has slight scuffing when rotated, suspect the disc guard is corroded

Offside Front brake very noisy when applied on test rollers.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 142,702 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust front flex section leaking. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion build-up on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake has slight scuffing when rotated, suspect the disc guard is corroded

Offside Front brake very noisy when applied on test rollers.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,477 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm tread depth indicators.

Mid to rear exhaust section becoming corroded at rear silencer.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,859 miles

Both front suspension anti-roll bar links have slight wear/play, nearside is worst and may cause slight knocking.

Unable to test sills areas due to body trims.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front suspension anti-roll bar links have slight wear/play, nearside is worst and may cause slight knocking.

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

Unable to test sills areas due to body trims.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,070 miles

Offside Front suspension anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play (knocking ?)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,156 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,893 miles

Front tyres starting to split on the inner walls

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)

offside rear tyre perishing

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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MK11 VLZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

MK11 VLZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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