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SK11 ZGO

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,099 mi
Last recorded169,099 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 169,099 miles

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

rear upper axle beam rusty and corroded.

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2025 169,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust blow.

rear upper axle beam rusty and corroded.

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe rusty and corroded.

steering rack showing signs of leaks.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 150,258 miles

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

steering rack slight oil from both rack boots.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,111 miles

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

Offside chip in screen.

engine cover fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 140,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside chip in screen.

engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,042 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,699 miles

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

Manufacturers Covers Fitted.

No emissions detected

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 51,568 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 37,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 24,985 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 ZGO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

SK11 ZGO is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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