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LG61 CDF

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 CDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 125,024 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,152 miles

handbrake limit only just reached

Fail 13 Mar 2025 118,052 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,341 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 114,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,406 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,904 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,580 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,535 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,428 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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LG61 CDF is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 LG61 CDF, 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 LG61 CDF registered?

LG61 CDF is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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