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WJ11 VBN

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,875 mi
Last recorded82,875 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 VBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,875 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,565 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 82,565 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,106 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and starting to crack between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,075 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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WJ11 VBN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ11 VBN, 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 WJ11 VBN registered?

WJ11 VBN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ11 VBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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