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LH11 AVE

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH11 AVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,078 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,222 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre deterioating

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,035 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,857 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,691 miles

Emission test carried out too clean to register.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,691 miles

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

Emission test carried out too clean to register.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LH11 AVE is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LH11 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH11 AVE registered?

LH11 AVE is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is LH11 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH11 AVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH11 AVE have outstanding finance?

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