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YX11 WMZ

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,955 mi
Last recorded138,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 WMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 138,955 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,444 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 120,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 101,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 91,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,237 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160?

Based on 2,385 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
7,708
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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YX11 WMZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX11 WMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX11 WMZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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