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P160 JAJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 JAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,845 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 83,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 76,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,482 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 73,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,830 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,859 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 23,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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P160 JAJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 P160 JAJ, 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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P160 JAJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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