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SC11 BWJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,732 mi
Last recorded111,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 BWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 49,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,038 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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SC11 BWJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SC11 BWJ, 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 SC11 BWJ registered?

SC11 BWJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is SC11 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC11 BWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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