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VO11 YBG

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,251 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,603 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,547 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,659 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre flat prior to test

slight sidewall damage o/s/ front tyre

towball not fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,370 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 YBG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YBG, 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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VO11 YBG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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