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SD11 ZHX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 61,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 25,470 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 23,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,418 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 ZHX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD11 ZHX registered?

SD11 ZHX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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