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RV11 HWA

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,503 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 98,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise:1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise:2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise:2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,007 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint

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

Pass 7 May 2015 73,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 73,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RV11 HWA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

RV11 HWA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is RV11 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 HWA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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