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SG61 VVF

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 45,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 45,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 44,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 43,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,898 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,626 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,755 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 VVF is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG61 VVF, 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 SG61 VVF registered?

SG61 VVF is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SG61 VVF safe to buy?

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