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UIA 1317

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,305 mi
Last recorded147,305 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 1317
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,920 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 135,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 129,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 129,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inter cooler area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen dirty (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,568 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 120,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 112,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,521 miles

engine cover

lower covers

o/s/r seat belt casing damaged

plastic sills

Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover

lower covers

o/s/r seat belt casing damaged

plastic sills

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,601 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,018 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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UIA 1317 is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UIA 1317, 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 UIA 1317 registered?

UIA 1317 is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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