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YX60 UNW

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,503 mi
Last recorded82,503 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX60 UNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,625 miles

all discs corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,625 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

all discs corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,641 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 61,641 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn uneven

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,203 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 8 Feb 2019 61,202 miles

Power steering component leaking rack / pipes leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and outer wall damage (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,537 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 60,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wall damaged

suggest tracking check

Fail 15 Feb 2017 59,598 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour partic filter full (7.4.B.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wall damaged

smoking on tick over

suggest tracking check

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,781 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,406 miles

suggest tracking check

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,134 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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YX60 UNW is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 YX60 UNW, 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 YX60 UNW registered?

YX60 UNW is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2011.

Is YX60 UNW safe to buy?

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