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YX11 UST

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,234 mi
Last recorded60,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 UST
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 60,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 60,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 59,598 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 59,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,833 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,121 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on out side edges

near side rear tyre is starting to crack and split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,537 miles

near side tyre is starting to perish outer side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,117 miles

near side rear tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,791 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,493 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,493 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YX11 UST is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX11 UST, 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 YX11 UST registered?

YX11 UST is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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