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SY60 DAU

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 65,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,670 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 59,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,547 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,761 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 27,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,627 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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SY60 DAU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SY60 DAU, 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 SY60 DAU registered?

SY60 DAU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is SY60 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY60 DAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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