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P11 DFW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 DFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,699 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,787 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 90,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,705 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,146 miles

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 83,687 miles

Central Rear lamp not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 15 May 2018 83,687 miles

Central Rear lamp not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,687 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroding

exhaust joint bracket corroding

slight exhaust leak flexy joint

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,948 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre shoulders have slight cracks

Pass 10 May 2013 62,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,793 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,793 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 45,476 miles

front pads low

Pass 1 May 2009 41,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 38,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,453 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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P11 DFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P11 DFW, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P11 DFW registered?

P11 DFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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