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WU11 SMV

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,309 mi
Last recorded53,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 SMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 53,309 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2026 53,309 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2025 51,752 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,270 miles

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,816 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2023 47,816 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,081 miles

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,674 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,507 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 SMV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

WU11 SMV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is WU11 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU11 SMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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