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SH11 XMX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,433 mi
Last recorded57,433 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 XMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2025 56,184 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,069 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box joint corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 55,065 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box joint corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,965 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,677 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges 225/45/17y

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing corrosion on inner faces

oil leak noted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,621 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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SH11 XMX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 SH11 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

SH11 XMX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is SH11 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 XMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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