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LO11 WVA

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 WVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 161,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 150,014 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 137,728 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 123,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 108,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 98,255 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,878 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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LO11 WVA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LO11 WVA, 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 LO11 WVA registered?

LO11 WVA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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