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SD11 RJJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,333 mi
Last recorded38,333 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 38,333 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & rear trailing arms slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 22,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 22,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 21,872 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,563 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 21,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,436 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 13,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 RJJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD11 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

SD11 RJJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SD11 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 RJJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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