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SA61 GWZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 GWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,260 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 85,792 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,509 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 83,507 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,849 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 62,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,257 miles

Corrossion to o/s/f & n/s/f Mcpherson strut neck(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrossion to o/s/f & n/s/f Mcpherson strut neck(s)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,414 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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SA61 GWZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA61 GWZ, 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 SA61 GWZ registered?

SA61 GWZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SA61 GWZ safe to buy?

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