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RO11 OCV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 80,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,000 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper poor

Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper poor

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke emissions are too clean to register on test equipment therefore is a pass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,336 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 OCV 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 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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

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

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