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V1 SFD

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,366 mi
Last recorded108,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 SFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,366 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,990 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,690 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,446 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil leak - gearbox area

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - rear pads have worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

parking brake application uneven

Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working due to an excessive leak coming from underneath the bonnet trim (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - rear pads have worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

parking brake application uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked, also a screen wash leak coming from the rear of the engine bay

parking brake application very uneven

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,931 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

engine cover fitted

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

engine cover fitted

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 31,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V1 SFD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,792cc petrol 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 V1 SFD, 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 V1 SFD registered?

V1 SFD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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