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LC11 TSU

2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 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 TSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,878 miles

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

child seat fitted

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 90,010 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,856 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,459 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link arm has play

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight oil leak from oil filter seal

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,356 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 31,893 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear 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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LC11 TSU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSU, 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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What year was LC11 TSU registered?

LC11 TSU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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