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R100 ELC

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 ELC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,863 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 105,863 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front 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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,435 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R100 ELC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R100 ELC, 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 R100 ELC registered?

R100 ELC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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The MOT history for R100 ELC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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