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ST11 BNX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 BNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 64,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 64,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe at rear lower wishbone arm area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads wearing slightly.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads wearing slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,498 miles

Front subframe at offside starting to get corroded and slightly weak

Fail 6 Jul 2024 59,494 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 subframe at offside starting to get corroded and slightly weak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper aluminum bracket corroded but not broken at time of test.

Offside Rear Upper aluminum bracket corroded but not broken at time of test.

exhaust emissions too clean at time of test to get reading.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet damaged but opening an closing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,249 miles

Rear both top shocker alloy mounts starting to corroded at bolt areas but still secure just now

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,353 miles

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

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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ST11 BNX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 ST11 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST11 BNX registered?

ST11 BNX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is ST11 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 BNX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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