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SAS 11R

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAS 11R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 81,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,060 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres splitting around edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tin back plate corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,855 miles

Full under body covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,860 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,810 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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SAS 11R is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAS 11R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAS 11R registered?

SAS 11R is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SAS 11R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAS 11R shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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