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S44 BGU

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,742 mi
Last recorded144,742 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 144,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 142,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 127,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,350 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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S44 BGU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S44 BGU, 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 S44 BGU registered?

S44 BGU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is S44 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 BGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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