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GX02 AFC

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,224 mi
Last recorded174,224 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 AFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 174,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 160,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 143,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on the outer edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the outer edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 130,300 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on the outer edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the outer edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,704 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,463 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,313 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160?

Based on 2,385 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
7,708
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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GX02 AFC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX02 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX02 AFC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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