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ML61 FUW

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,854 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,330 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 25 Jan 2019 59,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,086 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,930 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 27,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,899 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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ML61 FUW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML61 FUW, 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 ML61 FUW registered?

ML61 FUW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ML61 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 FUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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