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RV61 YEL

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 YEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 127,415 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 127,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,862 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 121,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,515 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/worn thin on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner sidewall. Not exposing tyre structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/worn thin on inner edge of tread surface

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on tread surface. Not exposing tyre structure

Fail 25 Nov 2016 61,773 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/worn thin on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner sidewall. Not exposing tyre structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/worn thin on inner edge of tread surface

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on tread surface. Not exposing tyre structure

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,996 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,090 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,279 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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RV61 YEL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV61 YEL, 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 RV61 YEL registered?

RV61 YEL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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