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YR11 YUJ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 YUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 169,153 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHASUT PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear TOW BAR GETTING RUSTY

Fail 7 Mar 2023 169,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHASUT PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear TOW BAR GETTING RUSTY

Pass 5 Mar 2022 164,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 164,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 158,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,503 miles

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

Front underguards fitted & surface corrosion on subframe

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,503 miles

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

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

Front underguards fitted & surface corrosion on subframe

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,341 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 YUJ 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 69.2%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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