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SJ11 TDZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 167,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 158,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

various areas corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2023 145,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

various areas corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 130,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some corrosion to front subframe

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 77,025 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,958 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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SJ11 TDZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ11 TDZ, 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 SJ11 TDZ registered?

SJ11 TDZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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