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SA11 YTZ

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,312 mi
Last recorded49,312 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 YTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 49,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 48,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,049 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 39,977 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 32,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,891 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,440 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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SA11 YTZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SA11 YTZ, 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 SA11 YTZ registered?

SA11 YTZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is SA11 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 YTZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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