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VU11 ULT

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,792 mi
Last recorded174,792 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 ULT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 174,792 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 174,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 162,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,591 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,694 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,873 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,094 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,245 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,136 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake discs have slight wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 ULT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU11 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

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

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