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LG11 YYU

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,373 mi
Last recorded138,373 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 138,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,475 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge/perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp 1 out 2 slightly discolored

Offside Rear Position lamp 1 out 2 slightly discolored

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge/perished

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp 1 out 2 slightly discolored

Offside Rear Position lamp 1 out 2 slightly discolored

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 60,208 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 60,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,936 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 12 May 2017 41,639 miles

offside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Fail 12 May 2017 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Pass 5 May 2016 36,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 36,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,213 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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 YYU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG11 YYU registered?

LG11 YYU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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