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SA11 SBZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,318 mi
Last recorded143,318 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 SBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 143,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsr wheel on inner edge is slight distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR anti rollbar D bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Osf subframe is corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osr spring stop is cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osr outer toe link has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,557 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Osr spring is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osr spring mounting is cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 137,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre has cut in outer sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber is worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Osr spring is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osr spring mounting is cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,612 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both Nearside wheels are distorted on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on anti-roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osr lower bump stop cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,974 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr anti roll bar bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracked/splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,354 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,109 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,640 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,838 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,299 miles

Emission test carried out too clean to register.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SBZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

SA11 SBZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is SA11 SBZ safe to buy?

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