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SO11 XTW

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,986 mi
Last recorded55,986 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 53,221 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 53,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,229 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,091 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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SO11 XTW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO11 XTW, 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 SO11 XTW registered?

SO11 XTW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is SO11 XTW safe to buy?

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