2011 SAAB 9-3 AERO TTID AUTO1.9L Diesel

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the January 2026 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass came on 26 January 2026 at 218,945 miles with no defects logged. Prior to that, the car failed on 21 January 2026 at 218,667 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or unlogged rectification rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred in early 2025, when the Saab failed on 4 February at 209,269 miles with no defects, then passed the next day at 209,298 miles. The odometer shows 218,945 miles against a 2011 build, equating to roughly 14,600 miles per year and marking this as a high-use example. Mileage moved from 196,856 in December 2023 to 209,298 by February 2025, then jumped to 218,945 by January 2026. The record is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or recorded faults across any test. Such a clean sheet at this mileage suggests either diligent upkeep or, more likely, that wear items were addressed outside the MOT scope and simply not flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high cumulative mileage and 15-year age. The repeated no-defect failures hint the previous owner may have presented the car without resolving minor issues between tests, so check for binding calipers or uneven tyre wear not captured by the tester. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes warrants close examination, as the MOT record offers no reassurance on hidden rust. Given the two same-week fail-pass cycles in 2025 and 2026, verify the vehicle was not driven on a revoked certificate between tests. The lack of advisories at 218,945 miles is atypical and does not negate the need for a independent mechanical assessment before purchase.