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LR61 LWF

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,499 mi
Last recorded153,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 LWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 153,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 142,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,455 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,133 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,133 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,414 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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LR61 LWF is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LR61 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

LR61 LWF is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is LR61 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 LWF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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