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LG61 XZB

2011 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 XZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 64,072 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,422 miles

stone chip on front screen

Fail 12 Aug 2025 56,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

stone chip on front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2024 53,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Nov 2024 53,666 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate delaminated affecting background and lettering (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate delaminated affecting background and lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,041 miles

o/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2023 44,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front tyres cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,555 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,555 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,319 miles

both (inner stop lights ) not working.

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

nearside front tyre cuts on outer wall.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,014 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 XZB is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

LG61 XZB is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LG61 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 XZB 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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