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YK11 FML

2011 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,058 mi
Last recorded133,058 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 FML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 133,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,799 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 123,318 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 123,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,980 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 113,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,557 miles

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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YK11 FML is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YK11 FML, 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 YK11 FML registered?

YK11 FML is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is YK11 FML safe to buy?

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