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RV11 OCN

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,050 mi
Last recorded175,050 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 OCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 171,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 167,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 167,893 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 164,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 164,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 147,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2022 147,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 30 Mar 2020 83,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,357 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,886 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,074 miles

Sill covers fitted

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 OCN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

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

Is RV11 OCN safe to buy?

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