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SP11 RUC

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,250 miles

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

Rear tyre's stepped on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear tyre's stepped on inner edge

Thorn punctured outer sidewall, offside front

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,360 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 55,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,270 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,095 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,862 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly torn in centre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RUC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

SP11 RUC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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