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LC11 TJU

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 TJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,129 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 91,129 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,945 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 84,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,012 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,021 miles

nearside front lower plastic trim loose under valance

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,748 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm3mm3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster broken but not effecting the light source

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm2mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm3mm3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster broken but not effecting the light source

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,167 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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LC11 TJU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Black 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 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 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 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC11 TJU, 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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LC11 TJU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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