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SA11 OSL

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 146,029 miles

underside front to rear all the suspensions components corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 144,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 143,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 140,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 140,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 139,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front both sides brake hoses wrapped unable to fully inspect

Front wipers slightly smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

signs of oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 139,513 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front both sides brake hoses wrapped unable to fully inspect

Front wipers slightly smeary

all brake discs slightly scored / corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

signs of oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,434 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 135,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 125,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,337 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,675 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 OSL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

SA11 OSL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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