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OY61 LWD

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

281,301 mi
Last recorded281,301 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 LWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 281,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 263,164 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Sep 2022 263,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2021 234,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 209,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 188,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 164,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 135,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY61 LWD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY61 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY61 LWD registered?

OY61 LWD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is OY61 LWD safe to buy?

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