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RV11 GGE

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 GGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 143,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers / sump guard fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2024 143,793 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers / sump guard fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 141,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe / suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 138,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 121,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,890 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,555 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,759 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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RV11 GGE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV11 GGE, 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 RV11 GGE registered?

RV11 GGE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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