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V5 APA

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,236 mi
Last recorded190,236 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 APA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2025 190,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 176,048 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,564 miles

Front Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Front engine covers fitted.

Front under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2022 148,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,832 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V5 APA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V5 APA, 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 V5 APA registered?

V5 APA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is V5 APA safe to buy?

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