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SK11 ZGM

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,745 mi
Last recorded144,745 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,745 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 144,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,413 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 139,413 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,645 miles

tpm light on

Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,340 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tpm light on

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,564 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 23 Nov 2018 112,564 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,620 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,096 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,747 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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SK11 ZGM is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK11 ZGM, 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 SK11 ZGM registered?

SK11 ZGM is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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