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VO11 YBZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

239,158 mi
Last recorded239,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 239,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 237,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 232,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 232,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 221,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 177,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,806 miles

emissions not recorded.

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 YBZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VO11 YBZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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