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YX61 VOG

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,725 mi
Last recorded244,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 244,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 24,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 228,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 207,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 207,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 187,987 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 187,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,209 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 167,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 147,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,783 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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YX61 VOG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX61 VOG, 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 YX61 VOG registered?

YX61 VOG is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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