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SO61 EWF

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,075 mi
Last recorded33,075 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 27,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,951 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 20,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 16,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre perished and cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished/splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,614 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2017 14,614 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,343 miles

both nearside tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 7,600 miles

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

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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SO61 EWF is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO61 EWF, 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 SO61 EWF registered?

SO61 EWF is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SO61 EWF safe to buy?

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