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SD11 ZHH

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,771 mi
Last recorded128,771 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 128,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUB FRAME WISHBONE ARM MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 124,078 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 124,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,898 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,628 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 115,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUB FRAME AT SUSPENSION MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,964 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 104,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,334 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 ZHH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

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

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