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MK11 VMJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,736 mi
Last recorded166,736 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 166,736 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arms has general corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 134,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 127,122 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber starting to corrode

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

Offside front shock absorber starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,740 miles

Coolant leak at engine.

Offside Rear bump stop worn causing bad seating of spring

Fail 19 Sep 2020 115,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak at engine.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 107,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,634 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 59,318 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 21,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VMJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

MK11 VMJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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