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SY11 BYX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 BYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,418 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,390 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both trailing arms mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all metal arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,798 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated pad material broken up (1.1.13 (b))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both trailing arms mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all metal arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,286 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,733 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,724 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,318 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,830 miles

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

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

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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SY11 BYX 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 68.8%.

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 SY11 BYX, 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 SY11 BYX registered?

SY11 BYX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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