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LIL 2557

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2557
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 19,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 18,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 18,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 17,435 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 17,434 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 16,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 15,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 11,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,521 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 11,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 10,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 6,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 5,236 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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LIL 2557 is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LIL 2557, 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 LIL 2557 registered?

LIL 2557 is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is LIL 2557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2557 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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