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SB11 XAX

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,743 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 69,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 61,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 61,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,399 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 54,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,068 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,044 miles

o/s/r tyre distorted inside edge

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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SB11 XAX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB11 XAX, 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 SB11 XAX registered?

SB11 XAX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is SB11 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB11 XAX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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