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LR11 YDH

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 YDH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 101,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges staring to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 90,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,766 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage to the n/s/r reflector

o/s/f tyre is showing wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,463 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure securing bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage to the n/s/r reflector

o/s/f tyre is showing wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,630 miles

signs of a minor exhaust blow from the front flexi area

Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,630 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

signs of a minor exhaust blow from the front flexi area

Pass 30 Mar 2018 57,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Flywheel noise

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Flywheel noise

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edges

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,095 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,699 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates fault

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,109 miles

Nearsde rear tyre cracking/perrishing.

Offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearsde rear tyre cracking/perrishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YDH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YDH, 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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LR11 YDH is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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