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WU11 RRV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,699 mi
Last recorded124,699 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 RRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,988 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 82,663 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm, inner edge, Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,647 miles

Too clean for smoke test

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 52,935 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,391 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,816 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 RRV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU11 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

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

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