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SK11 ZGS

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,750 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 108,744 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has met requirements but may need adjustment or repair

Rear exhaust sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Pass 31 May 2021 107,097 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear top shock absorber bracket corroded

offside rear top shock absorber bracket corroded

Fail 31 May 2021 107,097 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear top shock absorber bracket corroded

offside rear top shock absorber bracket corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

centre brake light not working

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

seat cover covering nearside front seat and seat belt

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

seat cover covering nearside front seat and seat belt

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 19 Mar 2014 39,472 miles

Emissions too clean to register reading from smoke meter

Slight dampness around oil filter housing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGS 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 SK11 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

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

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