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SA11 BFU

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 BFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 76,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking on tread

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 May 2018 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking on tread

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 May 2017 60,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 46,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,039 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,240 miles

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

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 BFU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA11 BFU, 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 SA11 BFU registered?

SA11 BFU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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The MOT history for SA11 BFU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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