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PJ11 OFV

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 OFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 132,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 130,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,223 miles

Front screen washers low output

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,173 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

215/55r16 tyre size

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 65,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,522 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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PJ11 OFV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ11 OFV, 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 PJ11 OFV registered?

PJ11 OFV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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