2011 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · FE11 WLV
2011 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 186,440 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE11 WLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 186,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE11 WLV MOT History
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 (FE11 WLV) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
FE11 WLV Mileage History
- 17/12/2022162,799 mi
- 11/01/2024179,182 mi+16,383 mi
- 19/01/2024179,189 mi+7 mi
- 14/02/2025186,440 mi+7,251 mi
- 18/02/2025186,440 mi
Average of roughly 10,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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