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MM11 DFJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM11 DFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 143,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light n/s and o/s (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front has uneven wear to outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 89,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre inner edge low and worn unevenly.

Off side rear tyre getting low.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre inner edge low and worn unevenly.

Off side rear tyre getting low.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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MM11 DFJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM11 DFJ, 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 MM11 DFJ registered?

MM11 DFJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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