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WJ11 VBT

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 VBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 62,495 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides, Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers, Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,487 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 59,487 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,381 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

front tyrewearing low and on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2017 22,296 miles

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,715 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 15,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 15,746 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 VBT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 WJ11 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

WJ11 VBT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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