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SA11 OSM

2011 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot inner clip insecure

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,257 miles

bonnet latch slightly sticky

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,342 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads

bonnet safety catch getting sticky

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch getting sticky

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres very worn on inner/outer edge

coolant level low

uneven rear brake pad wear

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 OSM is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SA11 OSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA11 OSM registered?

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

Is SA11 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 OSM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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