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VO11 OHE

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 OHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 141,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn / corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f corroded/pitted inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 137,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe on the nearside is excessively corroded and has a hole near mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 133,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 115,781 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,206 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 64,383 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,792 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO11 OHE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

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

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