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S6 XWD

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,463 mi
Last recorded102,463 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 XWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,893 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 63,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 54,489 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2017 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,904 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front number plate deteriorted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,970 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall.

cuts to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

offside rear tyre worn on inner treads.

slight play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall.

cuts to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

offside rear tyre worn on inner treads.

slight play detected at steering wheel.

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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S6 XWD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 S6 XWD, 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 S6 XWD registered?

S6 XWD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is S6 XWD safe to buy?

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