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LG11 TXN

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,054 mi
Last recorded184,054 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 TXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 184,054 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 183,973 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 157,092 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,015 miles

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

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,152 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 134,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 111,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

anti vibe clip missing o/s/r caliper

Pass 19 May 2018 85,005 miles

Front headlamps masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 85,003 miles

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

Front headlamps masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing some signs of wear

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 23,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LG11 TXN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG11 TXN, 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 LG11 TXN registered?

LG11 TXN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LG11 TXN safe to buy?

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