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YX11 WMU

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,616 mi
Last recorded169,616 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 169,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 163,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 155,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 155,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 133,848 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scorred

exhaust flexi slight blow and slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc scorred

exhaust flexi slight blow and slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 116,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 108,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WMU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

YX11 WMU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is YX11 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX11 WMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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