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TAX 805S

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAX 805S
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 115,992 miles

Front shock absorber body corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced and offside rear, red light slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test exterior rear view mirror obstructed view from objected hanging from interior sunvisor

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,952 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test exterior rear view mirror obstructed view from objected hanging from interior sunvisor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer surfaces worn smooth V.close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,302 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,130 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and object hanging from interior mirror

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are badly perished and cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are badly perished and cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,802 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 29,183 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 26,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,022 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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TAX 805S is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TAX 805S, 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 TAX 805S registered?

TAX 805S is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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