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RV11 GHY

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 GHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 41,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 40,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,787 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 37,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 37,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,342 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 GHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV11 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

RV11 GHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is RV11 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 GHY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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