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LG11 YXA

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,006 mi
Last recorded127,006 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,006 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 127,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,579 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,403 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,346 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,043 miles

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 YXA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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