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VO11 YCW

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 YCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 111,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,189 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,842 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 YCW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

VO11 YCW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is VO11 YCW safe to buy?

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