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2011 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · BK11 PNN

BK11 PNN

2011 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 201,602 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2011 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
201,602 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1910cc
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BK11 PNN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
  • 201,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BK11 PNN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 17:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Saab 9-3 (BK11 PNN) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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FAIL
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BK11 PNN Mileage History

  1. 02/04/2024161,779 mi
  2. 28/03/2025180,766 mi+18,987 mi
  3. 28/03/2025180,766 mi
  4. 02/04/2026201,584 mi+20,818 mi
  5. 02/04/2026201,602 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 19,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2011 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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