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LN10 EAR

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,023 mi
Last recorded59,023 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 EAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 59,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 58,334 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Tie Down Bracket Is Not Tight (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded to casings

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges. 235/45r17

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 54,699 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges. 235/45r17

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,773 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyres are slightly perished and nail in n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,774 miles

Rear DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,036 miles

Exhaust emissons so little the test equipment did not register when test was carryed out

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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LN10 EAR is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White 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 LN10 EAR, 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 LN10 EAR registered?

LN10 EAR is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LN10 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN10 EAR 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.

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