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SA11 RZY

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,732 mi
Last recorded152,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 RZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 152,732 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 147,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 147,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 139,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,895 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,353 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 RZY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

SA11 RZY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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