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RV11 OBB

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 OBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 132,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,993 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 112,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,970 miles

Cut in NSF tyre. No ply visable

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 OBB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

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

Is RV11 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 OBB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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