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SY11 XBB

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 136,020 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 136,016 miles

Registration plate missing Both (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,976 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,767 miles

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

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 XBB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

SY11 XBB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is SY11 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 XBB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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