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LR11 WFN

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,424 mi
Last recorded216,424 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 WFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 216,424 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 216,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 202,288 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Lower sill covers fitted obscuring condition of sills

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 202,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Lower sill covers fitted obscuring condition of sills

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 191,327 miles

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

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 177,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 162,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 225/45 R17 91Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges and getting close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,837 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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LR11 WFN is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR11 WFN, 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 LR11 WFN registered?

LR11 WFN is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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