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R70 YDD

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,322 mi
Last recorded89,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 YDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,322 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

steering rack has an oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2026 89,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

steering rack has an oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,460 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge

oil residue on front subframe

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 84,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge

oil residue on front subframe

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 80,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,563 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres out of shape

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 75,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres out of shape

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,712 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,600 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 56,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 21,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 21,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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R70 YDD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R70 YDD, 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 R70 YDD registered?

R70 YDD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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