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OY11 HZV

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 HZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,602 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 114,596 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs surfaces corroded in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,920 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking fluid/oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,490 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,082 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,479 miles

tpms warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,623 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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OY11 HZV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY11 HZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY11 HZV registered?

OY11 HZV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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The MOT history for OY11 HZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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