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RO11 OCS

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 OCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 119,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,758 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions Above Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,404 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of rear has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 20% not functioning overall (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 20% not functioning overall (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not tested ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of rear has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not tested ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 93,456 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar excessive corroded and removed (6.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,975 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,879 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RO11 OCS is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCS, 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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RO11 OCS is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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