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LG11 YYD

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 130,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 121,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 114,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 104,931 miles

Front Too big front brake pads fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp broken

Offside Front Anti-rattle spring missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop Lamp Broken

Fail 3 May 2023 104,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Too big front brake pads fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp broken

Offside Front Anti-rattle spring missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop Lamp Broken

Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,698 miles

Brake fluid dark, boiling point requires checking

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, neither outer lamp working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service limits, discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, neither outer lamp working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay undertray damaged

front registration plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2022 95,697 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emits white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr 225/40/18, nsr 225/45/17 (same as fronts) (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid dark, boiling point requires checking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

OSR wheel 18inch, other 3 17's

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, neither outer lamp working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service limits, discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, neither outer lamp working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay undertray damaged

front registration plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2021 91,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 91,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 79,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 79,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,168 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG11 YYD is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

LG11 YYD is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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