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WN61 FNG

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,139 mi
Last recorded209,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 FNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 209,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear - passing subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 209,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fore most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 208,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Of Sub Frame Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front Subframe Holed Within Suspension Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Fore Most Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fore Most Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 202,421 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking slightly from the flexi

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 202,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded and leaking slightly from the flexi

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 194,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 183,745 miles

Little Reserve Travel On Parking Brake

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 177,732 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 161,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2017 133,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,288 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 111,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,496 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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WN61 FNG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN61 FNG, 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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WN61 FNG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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