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YR11 YUE

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,902 mi
Last recorded150,902 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 YUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 150,902 miles

Drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possibly spilt fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 150,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + upper boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possibly spilt fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 132,309 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 132,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,423 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,308 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding

front and rear subframes and exhaust system - corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,076 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Front exhaust downpipe flexible joint minor blow and system corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below limit (225 / 45 / R17 / 91W) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Front exhaust downpipe flexible joint minor blow and system corroding

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 2.5mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,374 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,115 miles

strong advise f/o/s tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 48,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong advise f/o/s tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,095 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 YUE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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