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MK11 VMT

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 176,228 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 176,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 168,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 168,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 155,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 136,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,478 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 11,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,738 miles

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 VMT 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 76.9%.

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 VMT, 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

How do I check the history of MK11 VMT?

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What year was MK11 VMT registered?

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

Is MK11 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 VMT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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