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WJ61 UEL

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,383 mi
Last recorded73,383 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,961 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,651 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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 UEL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 UEL registered?

WJ61 UEL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 UEL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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