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SA11 OTC

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,222 mi
Last recorded34,222 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 OTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,222 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

bonnet stay missing

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 10,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,702 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OTC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

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

Is SA11 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 OTC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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