SAAB 9-3 BF11OBR has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,695 miles 9 months ago on Monday 13th October 2025 at 13:11.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 9th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

BF11OBR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 2026126,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2025126,693 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 20249TH NOVEMBER 2025124,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 2024120,330 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2023120,283 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Bonnet Secondary Catch Faulty
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202231ST OCTOBER 2023117,829 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202131ST OCTOBER 2022116,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2021116,458 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 2021114,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Screen Wash Leaking Slightly From Underside. Possible Leak From Bottle Or Split Pipe
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn And Pitted. Brake Pads Appear O.k
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2020114,494 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Screen Wash Leaking Slightly From Underside. Possible Leak From Bottle Or Split Pipe
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn And Pitted. Brake Pads Appear O.k
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201927TH OCTOBER 2020112,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201827TH OCTOBER 2019107,534 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201727TH OCTOBER 201897,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 1.7mm And Has Small Bulge In The Tread (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201627TH OCTOBER 201789,672 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201527TH OCTOBER 201680,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nail In N/s/r Tyre Side Wall / Brake Fluid Level Low / Slight Wear On Edges Of N/s/f Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Engine X Under Cover Fitted
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201427TH OCTOBER 201567,578 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201327TH OCTOBER 201449,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BF11OBR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

BF11OBR MOT Comments

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BF11OBR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,695 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,050 miles

BF11OBR FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration BF11OBR was manufactured on Friday 18th March 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 126,695 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 9,050 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BF11OBR has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 38 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does BF11OBR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 BF11OBR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BF11OBR Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 BF11OBR does have Tax. Read more

When does BF11OBR Tax expire?

The current Tax for BF11OBR will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BF11OBR MOT expire?

The current MOT for BF11OBR will expire in 4 months on Monday 9th November 2026. Read more

When did BF11OBR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BF11OBR was on Monday 13th October 2025 at 13:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BF11OBR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BF11OBR we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BF11OBR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BF11OBR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BF11OBR?

BF11OBR is registered as a 2011 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has BF11OBR done?

The odometer reading for BF11OBR at the last MOT in October 2025 was 126,695 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,050 miles per year. Read more

How old is BF11OBR?

The vehicle BF11OBR was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 18th March 2011. Read more

What colour is BF11OBR?

The official colour of BF11OBR is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BF11OBR have?

BF11OBR has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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