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VE60 JGU

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,644 mi
Last recorded151,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 JGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 151,644 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 136,292 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 136,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,117 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 121,117 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,407 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 92,628 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 92,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,485 miles

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

slight power steering weep

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,883 miles

both front tyres have low tread on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,955 miles

baby seat in rear passenger side

rear indicators just starting to loose colour

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 33,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,405 miles

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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VE60 JGU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE60 JGU, 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 VE60 JGU registered?

VE60 JGU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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