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LG11 YXC

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,146 mi
Last recorded161,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 161,146 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 147,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 134,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 134,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,120 miles

both rear tyres on the limit of 1.6mm

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear brake back plate in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

rear subframe corrded and in poor condition

rear traling arm bushes worn / in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,314 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,470 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate badly corroded

handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 22 Jan 2021 96,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate badly corroded

handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,522 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 r18 dunlop xl (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres stepping inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

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 YXC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

LG11 YXC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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