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TL11 HAR

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,260 mi
Last recorded205,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL11 HAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 205,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 203,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 194,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 190,768 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 190,768 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 188,960 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2020 187,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread of tyre but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 187,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread of tyre but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 184,671 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 30 Jun 2018 178,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 165,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,842 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 116,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,087 miles

clicking sound from nearside front hub area but no defects found

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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TL11 HAR is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TL11 HAR, 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 TL11 HAR registered?

TL11 HAR is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is TL11 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TL11 HAR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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