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TJ03 RGJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ03 RGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,911 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

screw in tyre nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

screw in tyre nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2023 72,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,327 miles

Front pads half worn

Fail 4 Jan 2023 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front pads half worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,500 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 40,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,156 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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TJ03 RGJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TJ03 RGJ, 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 TJ03 RGJ registered?

TJ03 RGJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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