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S44 BTX

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,159 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,557 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 104,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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 27 Nov 2018 96,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,116 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,116 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,725 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,168 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 BTX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S44 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S44 BTX?

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What year was S44 BTX registered?

S44 BTX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is S44 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 BTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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