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WJ11 VCG

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,311 mi
Last recorded106,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 VCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,311 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,792 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 74,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,896 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

left hand front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,408 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,795 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 VCG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ11 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

WJ11 VCG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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