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SJ11 TFN

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 143,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of inspection

front exhaust flexi deteriorated on outer braiding.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,965 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers fitted

flexi exhaust outer braiding deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,941 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,444 miles

Front Registration plate missing not fitted (0.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Plastic sill trims fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 93,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Plastic sill trims fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 88,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2017 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 78,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2014 74,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TFN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ11 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

SJ11 TFN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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