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BK11 VTL

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 130,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Fluid leaking from n/s power steering gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,298 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VTL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VTL, 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 BK11 VTL registered?

BK11 VTL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is BK11 VTL safe to buy?

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