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VO11 YCZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 116,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YCZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

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

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