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MK11 VPF

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,797 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,760 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock mounts Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,217 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills covered

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,691 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 82,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,080 miles

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on rear discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on rear discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 3 May 2018 71,232 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 61,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,921 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,940 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 VPF is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VPF, 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

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What year was MK11 VPF registered?

MK11 VPF is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MK11 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 VPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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