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YT11 OHD

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,419 mi
Last recorded195,419 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 OHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 195,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 195,409 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 192,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F fog light not working

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2021 192,566 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F fog light not working

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2020 186,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 180,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 180,250 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 175,239 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 175,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 172,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,129 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2015 136,963 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,136 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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YT11 OHD 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 64.3%.

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 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 YT11 OHD, 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 YT11 OHD registered?

YT11 OHD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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