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RXI 558

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 558
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 73,186 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front flexi pipes excessively corroded at ferrule and banjo caliper fittings (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear flexi pipes excessively corroded at ferrule and banjo caliper fittings (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Although brake efficiencies were within acceptable limits front brakes were notably out of balance as regards rate of application and release. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall damaged / cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Although the combined handbrake efficiency readings meet minimum standards, notable imbalance was noted as regards the applied effort at each rear wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs notably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower alloy suspension arms have significantly corroded around the fitting bolts, but at time of test sufficient structural integrity appeared to remain (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 49,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,363 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RXI 558 is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RXI 558, 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 RXI 558 registered?

RXI 558 is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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