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RO11 ODB

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,407 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 71,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 71,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 61,562 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 24 Dec 2021 61,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 54,303 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 54,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 39,178 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,032 miles

Both front tyre treads low

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,398 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ODB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

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

Is RO11 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 ODB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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