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SD11 ZHL

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,451 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 91,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,201 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,201 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges 3 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 63,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,257 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,816 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 ZHL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

SD11 ZHL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2011.

Is SD11 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 ZHL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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