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VO11 YAE

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,977 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,192 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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VO11 YAE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VO11 YAE, 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 VO11 YAE registered?

VO11 YAE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is VO11 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO11 YAE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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