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RV61 VXH

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 VXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 124,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,910 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,902 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,199 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light unit damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,820 miles

wipers smearing on screen.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,341 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 51,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear washers inoperative

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,539 miles

Rear os,ns tyres slight crackihg

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,911 miles

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) lamp on, indicating a fault.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 32,911 miles

Nearside 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)

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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RV61 VXH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV61 VXH, 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 RV61 VXH registered?

RV61 VXH is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RV61 VXH safe to buy?

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