CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV11 OBM

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 OBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamps slightly discoloured)(Both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,707 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear shock absorbers top mountings corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,146 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shockabsorbers top mounting brackets corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,942 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 95,929 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 94,211 miles

O/S/R Brake lightly binding

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering leak around steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,735 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe is slightly blowing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 62,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe is slightly blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,451 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyre have age cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 29,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,109 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,933 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

unable to check full operation of nearside rear seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

unable to check full operation of nearside rear seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV11 OBM is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 OBM, 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

How do I check the history of RV11 OBM?

You can check the full history of RV11 OBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV11 OBM registered?

RV11 OBM is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is RV11 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 OBM 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.

Does RV11 OBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV11 OBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.