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YT61 FDP

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,177 mi
Last recorded119,177 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 FDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,177 miles

Emissions too clean for diesel smoke test to record

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 110,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,001 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,826 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 88,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced incorect colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced incorect colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,741 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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YT61 FDP is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT61 FDP, 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 YT61 FDP registered?

YT61 FDP is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YT61 FDP safe to buy?

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