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SG61 VVC

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 99,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,402 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 86,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 79,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,209 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,547 miles

Central High level stop light not working. Not sure if thethe lamp is connected.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 52,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central High level stop light not working. Not sure if thethe lamp is connected.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,929 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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SG61 VVC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG61 VVC, 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 SG61 VVC registered?

SG61 VVC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SG61 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 VVC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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