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R5 BLA

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,387 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 107,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox splitting from tailpipe by more than half (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes at frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear exhaust corroded, flexi webbing fraying

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deep cracking on both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear trailing arm mounts corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,450 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pump area rear lower of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pump area rear lower of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,964 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2021 90,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 86,083 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both drivers & passengers upper mounts worn & corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2020 86,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both drivers & passengers upper mounts worn & corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing 2 mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre showing 2 mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,041 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,041 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R5 BLA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R5 BLA, 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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R5 BLA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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