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RV11 OAD

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 160,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 157,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 157,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 157,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 157,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 156,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 155,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 154,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,467 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread not exposing cord at present

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it 225/45r17y

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low unable to inspect fully advise brake check (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,294 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front tyre treads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,759 miles

n/s rear brake pads low

rear brake discs warped slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,759 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear brake pads low

rear brake discs warped slightly

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 OAD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV11 OAD registered?

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

Is RV11 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 OAD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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