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RF60 DNE

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,870 mi
Last recorded119,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF60 DNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 96,831 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 93,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,581 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Minor stone chip/damage on windscreen

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,581 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Minor stone chip/damage on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,740 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limits on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front sub frame area near lower arm corroded

offside rear Tyre on 3.5mm

Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,740 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limits on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front sub frame area near lower arm corroded

offside rear Tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,619 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF60 DNE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF60 DNE, 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 RF60 DNE registered?

RF60 DNE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is RF60 DNE safe to buy?

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