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SD11 ECV

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ECV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear corrosion to body of vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet cable mounting bracket broken but still operational

Fail 15 Jul 2026 74,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear corrosion to body of vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet cable mounting bracket broken but still operational

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,012 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,488 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

general corrosion to suspension/subframe components at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,373 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,375 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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SD11 ECV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SD11 ECV, 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 SD11 ECV registered?

SD11 ECV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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