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WJ61 UEG

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 UEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 166,963 miles

advise general corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 12 Oct 2024 164,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 162,668 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 162,668 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,249 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 156,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,368 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 152,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 151,229 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 137,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted slightlt (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and N/S rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ61 UEG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ61 UEG, 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 WJ61 UEG registered?

WJ61 UEG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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