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WJ11 VCN

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,053 mi
Last recorded127,053 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,053 miles

Rear subframe has light corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 122,600 miles

Rear subframe light corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe light corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,393 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 108,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,827 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts In tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,223 miles

steering rack/pinion at near/side front inner seal starting to leak of oil

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 VCN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCN, 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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WJ11 VCN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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