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SP11 RTV

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 RTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 110,630 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 90,442 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 90,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,905 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,227 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 56,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,798 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 47,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP11 RTV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP11 RTV, 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 SP11 RTV registered?

SP11 RTV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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