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SL11 YUS

2011 Saab 9-3

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,631 mi
Last recorded41,631 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YUS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 41,631 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 39,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 12,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUS is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

SL11 YUS is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is SL11 YUS safe to buy?

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