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SD11 HCG

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 125,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 121,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 121,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 116,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 109,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake readings low

Pass 3 May 2017 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2017 88,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 73,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 HCG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

SD11 HCG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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