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LG11 YZB

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 125,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive has a very minor leak from lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 118,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,874 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,544 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,229 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 81,161 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (8.2.2.2 (e))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,893 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED /ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a thorn in sidewall (leaking).

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,851 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 46,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,202 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 YZB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

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

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