2011 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · VU11 ULB
2011 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 71,773 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU11 ULB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 71,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 ULB 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 (VU11 ULB) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU11 ULB Mileage History
- 11/02/202263,155 mi
- 13/02/202366,730 mi+3,575 mi
- 09/02/202469,107 mi+2,377 mi
- 12/02/202571,771 mi+2,664 mi
- 12/02/202571,773 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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