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LR11 YDO

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 YDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 42,146 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both offside and nearside white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,164 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,747 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,975 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 30,974 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,299 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 29,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,630 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 17,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,147 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 11,033 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,033 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

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 YDO is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

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

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