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YY60 MZX

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,585 mi
Last recorded177,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY60 MZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 177,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 176,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 175,036 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 174,978 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 169,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 162,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 160,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 150,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 148,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 129,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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YY60 MZX is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol 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 YY60 MZX, 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 YY60 MZX registered?

YY60 MZX is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2011.

Is YY60 MZX safe to buy?

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