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SL 6055

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 6055
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off near smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge-both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on - pre 2012

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,262 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off near smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge-both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on - pre 2012

Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 83,113 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,957 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,110 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 70,923 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,967 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 60,369 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 60,366 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,519 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner shoulder and perished

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder and perished

Fail 10 May 2018 53,519 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner shoulder and perished

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both @3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,888 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2016 36,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,751 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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SL 6055 is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL 6055, 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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SL 6055 is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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