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WK11 VAV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK11 VAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 67,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 56,725 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged NSF,OSR and NSR tyre valves perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,107 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,584 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WK11 VAV 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 76.5%.

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 WK11 VAV, 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 WK11 VAV registered?

WK11 VAV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is WK11 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK11 VAV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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