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LG61 CHN

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,680 mi
Last recorded197,680 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 197,680 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 189,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 189,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 181,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 175,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 175,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 168,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 168,099 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 160,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 156,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 150,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 138,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 130,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 119,871 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 111,123 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,551 miles

uneven wear to nsr tyre inner shoulder

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 CHN 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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

LG61 CHN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LG61 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 CHN 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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