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SL11 YST

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YST
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,509 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,863 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,509 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 73,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 67,329 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear and outer wall perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 13 Jun 2019 59,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 9 Jun 2018 55,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine has a minor oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,084 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine has slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2014 26,793 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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SL11 YST is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL11 YST, 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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SL11 YST is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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