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Y289 RAL

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,576 mi
Last recorded168,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 RAL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 168,576 miles

Front both brake disc back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 168,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both brake disc back plates heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 157,809 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 29 Jun 2023 152,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 147,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 147,539 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 141,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 138,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,839 miles

EML light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,376 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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Y289 RAL is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y289 RAL, 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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Y289 RAL is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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