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VO11 YBJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,910 mi
Last recorded184,910 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 184,910 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 184,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 171,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing s heavy corrosion on outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 171,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing s heavy corrosion on outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 165,029 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 165,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,118 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,003 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 YBJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO11 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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