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YX11 UTC

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 UTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,587 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 124,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,671 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,516 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,254 miles

emmissions too clean too rergister due to D.P.F

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 UTC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX11 UTC, 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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YX11 UTC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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