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SL11 YTB

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,796 mi
Last recorded59,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,796 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers are starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nsr upper shock absorber mounting is cracked (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are starting to crack (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackes in the threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring bump stops are cracking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nsr spring bump stop cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nsr spring/bump stop cracking/splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,591 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Oil leak gearbox driveshaft seal

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,497 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YTB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YTB, 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 SL11 YTB registered?

SL11 YTB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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