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VU11 ULE

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,164 mi
Last recorded174,164 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 ULE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 174,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,311 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 157,521 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 157,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 148,235 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering column universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 139,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 139,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,284 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 ULE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULE, 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 VU11 ULE registered?

VU11 ULE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is VU11 ULE safe to buy?

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