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LR61 LWC

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,662 mi
Last recorded140,662 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 LWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Stepping & Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Stepping & Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 130,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 125,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,620 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,286 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,361 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front seat not folding forward allowing access to back seats

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,127 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 12,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,651 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LR61 LWC is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR61 LWC, 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 LR61 LWC registered?

LR61 LWC is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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