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VO11 YBX

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,910 mi
Last recorded150,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 150,910 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,225 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2025 143,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,243 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 137,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,396 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms to hubs bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,044 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,954 miles

Emmisions too clean to be measured

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,468 miles

Exhaust emmisions to clean to be measured by test equiptment.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,926 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke emmisions to clean to register on testing equipment

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 YBX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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