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P33 AMP

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 AMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 81,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 81,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 72,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,538 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 55,312 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 48,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 35,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,681 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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P33 AMP is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P33 AMP, 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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P33 AMP is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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