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SH11 XMV

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,453 mi
Last recorded146,453 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 XMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 146,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2024 136,570 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 136,248 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 64,404 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 55,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section degraded and slight blow (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped, outer pads 5 - 6mm, inner pads not visible

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped, outer pads 5mm, inner pads not visible

Pass 27 May 2016 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner face, pads 6mm

rear brake discs starting to corrode, pads 5 - 6mm

Pass 27 May 2015 40,180 miles

both rear tyres on 2m5mm

Pass 28 May 2014 31,087 miles

Both front tyres cracking between the tread

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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SH11 XMV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SH11 XMV, 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 SH11 XMV registered?

SH11 XMV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is SH11 XMV safe to buy?

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