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SY11 PYU

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,288 mi
Last recorded191,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 PYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 191,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 169,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH X2 REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in nsf steering rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in nsf steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 100,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 88,357 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PYU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

SY11 PYU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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