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LG11 YYK

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,687 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,185 miles

slight play in front ball joints

rear sub frame starting to rust

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,607 miles

front exhaust flexi split

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 69,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,528 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 66,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,097 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,886 miles

full sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,615 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 38,615 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,363 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,097 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 YYK is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

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

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