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SD11 ZHM

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 49,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,652 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 21,263 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 ZHM is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

SD11 ZHM is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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The MOT history for SD11 ZHM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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