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SD11 ZHE

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 110,492 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 109,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,488 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 89,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,093 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,973 miles

discs rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,012 miles

Some corrosion present both front and rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Some corrosion present both front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,028 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Some corrosion present front and rear brake discs

Some cracking present both front tyres (inner side walls)

o/s/r tyre worn to tread wear indicators

Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,028 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Some corrosion present front and rear brake discs

Some cracking present both front tyres (inner side walls)

o/s/r tyre worn to tread wear indicators

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,229 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 ZHE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD11 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

SD11 ZHE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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