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LG11 ZCA

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper upper shocker mounting severely corroded

Rear Upper upper shocker mounting severely corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper upper shocker mounting severely corroded

Rear Upper upper shocker mounting severely corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,515 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,181 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 18,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,377 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,647 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 15,647 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZCA 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

LG11 ZCA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LG11 ZCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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