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SA11 BFL

2011 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 BFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 117,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 117,862 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,723 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 115,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 107,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 101,341 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 91,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,758 miles

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 71,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on edge and distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,809 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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SA11 BFL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA11 BFL, 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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SA11 BFL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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