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VA60 WRX

2011 Saab 9-3

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,824 mi
Last recorded45,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 WRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,824 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 45,823 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,788 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2025 44,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre are cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 40,443 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack joints have play in them

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower suspension ball joint boots are starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,975 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre low on tread on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 33,972 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative headlamp washers inop (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf tyre low on tread on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 31,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 17,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,762 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

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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VA60 WRX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VA60 WRX, 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 VA60 WRX registered?

VA60 WRX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is VA60 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA60 WRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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