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BJ11 MVR

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer treads also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer treads also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 144,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,981 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,001 miles

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

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

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

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 MVR is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BJ11 MVR, 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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BJ11 MVR is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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