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RO11 OCA

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 OCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low and perished

n/s/r tyre perished and cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake hose ferrules corrorded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 69,086 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts obstructed

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,465 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 56,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,513 miles

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 OCA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RO11 OCA, 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 RO11 OCA registered?

RO11 OCA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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