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SV60 SXG

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 SXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Really Dim compared to Offside. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking Badly (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Disc slight corrosion

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

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

Surface Corrosion Under Side.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Arm All Four Bushes Starting to Perish.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,146 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 105,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,522 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,073 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 10 Feb 2021 72,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,706 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,893 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 47,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 40,995 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,312 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 35,312 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,061 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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SV60 SXG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV60 SXG, 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 SV60 SXG registered?

SV60 SXG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2011.

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