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LG11 TXT

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,745 mi
Last recorded174,745 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 174,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 174,745 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 171,922 miles

NSR wheel arch corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 168,590 miles

NSR arch corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 163,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 155,281 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 147,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 138,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 126,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres and are feathered (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,227 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TXT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

LG11 TXT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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