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SD11 ZHY

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 136,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 136,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 122,226 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,203 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2024 122,177 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,720 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Dash mounted air freshners. (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sticker, items mounted on rear view mirror and toys on dash. (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn on outside edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,512 miles

Has damage to a area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone A.But not obstruting the drivers view of the road.

Nearside wing mirror glass badly damaged.

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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SD11 ZHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD11 ZHY, 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 SD11 ZHY registered?

SD11 ZHY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is SD11 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 ZHY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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