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RO11 CAV

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 CAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 106,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,847 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,268 miles

* Emissions too close to limit *

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

* Emissions too close to limit *

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,324 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,800 miles

Emissions to low for smokemeter to read unable to give print out

Sill covers fitted

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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RO11 CAV 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 76.5%.

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 RO11 CAV, 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

How do I check the history of RO11 CAV?

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What year was RO11 CAV registered?

RO11 CAV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is RO11 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 CAV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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