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MK11 VPP

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 129,591 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 129,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 103,784 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 93,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,134 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 72,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,041 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,662 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,304 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 VPP 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is MK11 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 VPP 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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