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VO11 YCU

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,055 mi
Last recorded55,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 55,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,830 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,583 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,517 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage bigger than 10mm in drivers veiw (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 47,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,710 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 YCU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

VO11 YCU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is VO11 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO11 YCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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