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VU11 ULB

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 ULB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,773 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 71,771 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 59,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,248 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED AND LOW INNER EDGE 225/45 91W 17

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,813 miles

inner front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,801 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

inner front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,611 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,650 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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VU11 ULB 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 VU11 ULB, 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 VU11 ULB registered?

VU11 ULB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is VU11 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 ULB 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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