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VO11 OHB

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,373 mi
Last recorded133,373 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 OHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,613 miles

Drivers seat belt retracting is only just acceptable

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers seat belt retracting is only just acceptable

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,802 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,411 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,615 miles

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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VO11 OHB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO11 OHB, 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 VO11 OHB registered?

VO11 OHB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VO11 OHB safe to buy?

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