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BN11 USB

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 USB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 192,500 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 192,498 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 186,814 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 179,999 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers slow retraction (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,558 miles

t.c.s warning on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2023 170,554 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

t.c.s warning on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2022 161,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 140,218 miles

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

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

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

undertray loose in one corner

Fail 21 Feb 2020 140,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

undertray loose in one corner

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,519 miles

brake check

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,058 miles

advise- emisssions too clean to pick up

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,150 miles

emissions clean

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,961 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,416 miles

Rear brake disc's are slightly scored

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN11 USB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 BN11 USB, 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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BN11 USB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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