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YR11 YTU

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 YTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,317 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,911 miles

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

Nearside Outer stop light not working

Nearside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2022 47,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 41,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 37,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,473 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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YR11 YTU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR11 YTU, 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 YR11 YTU registered?

YR11 YTU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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