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VO11 YBS

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,587 mi
Last recorded211,587 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 211,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 207,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 199,480 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 195,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 195,892 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 185,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 171,974 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 171,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 159,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 129,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,574 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBS 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 80%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

VO11 YBS is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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