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N31 TRY

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 TRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 128,625 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,898 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 35,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17.. inner shoulder Very worn.. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all front jets inop' No pump noise?? (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 24,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,068 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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N31 TRY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N31 TRY, 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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N31 TRY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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