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SY60 DBZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 DBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 146,661 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 138,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,502 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,688 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 99,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,100 miles

emissions free air

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four road tyres worn down to wearbands

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 DBZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 SY60 DBZ, 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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SY60 DBZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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