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MO55 BON

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,416 mi
Last recorded109,416 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO55 BON
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,416 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 109,416 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 104,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm tread, also bold on very inner/outers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner breaking face completely corroded over, pads at 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,050 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,103 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,488 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 78,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,064 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,641 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc badly scored but not weakened.

Rear Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,387 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,139 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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MO55 BON is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MO55 BON, 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 MO55 BON registered?

MO55 BON is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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