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S44 BNL

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,670 mi
Last recorded142,670 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 142,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 142,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Offside & Nearside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,386 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,450 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 101,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,426 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 86,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 38,661 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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,854 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 BNL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

S44 BNL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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