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VO11 YCJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,738 mi
Last recorded141,738 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,738 miles

Front Exhaust flexi corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 128,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket in front of DPF. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 128,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket in front of DPF. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,466 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,874 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,874 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,057 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 YCJ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

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

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