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BG11 AVJ

2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,979 mi
Last recorded146,979 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid93,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 AVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 6 May 2026 146,977 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2026 146,923 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake bind

Rear subframe badly corroded, and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 145,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,547 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,982 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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BG11 AVJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 93,704 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG11 AVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG11 AVJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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