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MM11 DDO

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,515 mi
Last recorded197,515 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM11 DDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 197,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 197,515 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 131,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,460 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 118,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,895 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,895 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,033 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake indicator light staying on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,739 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160?

Based on 2,385 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
7,708
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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MM11 DDO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,274 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 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM11 DDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM11 DDO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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