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BK11 PLN

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,490 mi
Last recorded174,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 PLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 174,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers top mounting brackets deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2024 174,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers top mounting brackets deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2023 161,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 151,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,899 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 120,338 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,894 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BK11 PLN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 BK11 PLN, 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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BK11 PLN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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