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SP11 RSU

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 RSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,552 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded at edges

Rear both upper alloy shocker mounts getting in poor condition alloy starting to corrode

steering rack area slightly damp

Fail 8 Nov 2024 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded at edges

Rear both upper alloy shocker mounts getting in poor condition alloy starting to corrode

steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,102 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 71,102 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 66,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

p/s rack damp

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,314 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 64,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,511 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,510 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 54,140 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,987 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,987 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,693 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 46,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,056 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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SP11 RSU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP11 RSU, 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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SP11 RSU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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