CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL11 YTE

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,221 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 86,221 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 79,065 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 79,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,791 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 77,791 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Heavily corroded & holed leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both rear shock absorber top mountings corroded & fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily corroded & surface breaking up on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,322 miles

surface corrosion to both subframes

Fail 18 Aug 2022 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heatshield loose at rear

surface corrosion to both subframes

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,619 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 14 Aug 2017 47,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,907 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL11 YTE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL11 YTE, 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

How do I check the history of SL11 YTE?

You can check the full history of SL11 YTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL11 YTE registered?

SL11 YTE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is SL11 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL11 YTE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL11 YTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL11 YTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.