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S12 RPP

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 RPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,201 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 61,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,273 miles

emissions to low/clean to register

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,879 miles

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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S12 RPP is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S12 RPP, 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 S12 RPP registered?

S12 RPP is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is S12 RPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 RPP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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