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S888 BGS

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,496 mi
Last recorded75,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,871 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,553 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts slightly corroded

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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S888 BGS is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol 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 S888 BGS, 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 S888 BGS registered?

S888 BGS is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is S888 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 BGS 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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