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MK11 VOT

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,255 mi
Last recorded155,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 155,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 141,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 May 2025 135,593 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 124,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,555 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 26 May 2017 77,934 miles

tpms light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,045 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 VOT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MK11 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

MK11 VOT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is MK11 VOT safe to buy?

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