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SA11 SDU

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,404 mi
Last recorded196,404 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 196,404 miles

Both rear suspension top mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 165,042 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,372 miles

Gear selector stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,372 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gear selector stiff

Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,433 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,431 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front - space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2020 131,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2019 122,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,073 miles

Offside Front dip beam poor

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 42,540 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 42,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,360 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 SDU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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