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BJ11 MVG

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 66,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 58,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 53,311 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 50,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,611 miles

very low emissions no print out smoke tester

Fail 14 Jul 2018 48,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured at top of shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low smoke output from engine revs restricted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,590 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 38,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewalls

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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BJ11 MVG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 BJ11 MVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ11 MVG registered?

BJ11 MVG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BJ11 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ11 MVG 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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