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SY11 PYT

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 120,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 120,550 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 114,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions tested no reading

Pass 31 May 2022 106,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 97,034 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,957 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 2 May 2019 77,131 miles

Nearside Front window tinted

Offside Front window tinted

emissions tested no reading

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread, but no cords showing

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 65,410 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread, but no cords showing

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,784 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)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,350 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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SY11 PYT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY11 PYT, 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

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What year was SY11 PYT registered?

SY11 PYT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is SY11 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 PYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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