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SP11 RVC

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,519 mi
Last recorded178,519 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 RVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 178,519 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield insecure in middle of car

Fail 6 Dec 2022 178,518 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield insecure in middle of car

Pass 11 Dec 2021 164,103 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 163,963 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,990 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 149,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 137,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,093 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,834 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

small cut in nearside front tyre, sidewall

Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

small cut in nearside front tyre, sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,026 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 RVC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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