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VE60 JRV

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 JRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 96,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,699 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,525 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking between cords and edge of tread.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,512 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking between cords and edge of tread.

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 JRV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE60 JRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE60 JRV registered?

VE60 JRV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is VE60 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 JRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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