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RF60 EOY

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,654 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,136 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,405 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,290 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 41,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,829 miles

rear tyres perished and worn edges

Fail 17 Feb 2016 36,829 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished and worn edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,282 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 26,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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RF60 EOY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF60 EOY, 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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RF60 EOY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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