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WU11 RPV

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 RPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,127 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 124,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,247 miles

Nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2023 100,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes, Front to Rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oily

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working windscreen wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oily

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,334 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,723 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,538 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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WU11 RPV 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 78.6%.

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 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 WU11 RPV, 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 WU11 RPV registered?

WU11 RPV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is WU11 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU11 RPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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