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P16 RBH

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,045 mi
Last recorded145,045 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 145,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 139,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to complete a smoke test

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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P16 RBH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P16 RBH, 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 P16 RBH registered?

P16 RBH is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is P16 RBH safe to buy?

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