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SA11 SBO

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 SBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,958 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,476 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp with oil; (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,643 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,638 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 62,515 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 SBO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SBO, 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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SA11 SBO is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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