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PN61 ZKT

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 ZKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 137,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,659 miles

Nearside Front bonnet damage still opening and closeing

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 124,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bonnet damage still opening and closeing

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,601 miles

Central Front bonnet damaged

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front bonnet damaged

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,164 miles

offside windscreen has slight stone chip present

rear tyres approching tread wear indicator bars

Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,161 miles

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

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

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

offside windscreen has slight stone chip present

rear tyres approching tread wear indicator bars

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,664 miles

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

slight stone chip to offside windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight stone chip to offside windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,873 miles

Offside small stone chip in windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,065 miles

Front exhaust flexy corroding slightly

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,747 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PN61 ZKT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PN61 ZKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 ZKT registered?

PN61 ZKT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is PN61 ZKT safe to buy?

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