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YT11 OHW

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 OHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 138,902 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides have brake judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 136,821 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 136,821 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shocker aluminium bracket slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,167 miles

gear selectors very stiff

Fail 22 Mar 2023 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gear selectors very stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,738 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 123,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,625 miles

Nearside Front AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 101,625 miles

Nearside Front AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,283 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 71,283 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pieces of metal in all tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,088 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 OHW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

YT11 OHW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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