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MW09 CRW

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 CRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded , not holed but recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 114,267 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,053 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 99,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,206 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 95,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box entry pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,399 miles

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

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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MW09 CRW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW09 CRW, 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 MW09 CRW registered?

MW09 CRW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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