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LS11 NUV

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 NUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 42,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 42,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 41,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,141 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,428 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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LS11 NUV is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS11 NUV, 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 LS11 NUV registered?

LS11 NUV is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is LS11 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 NUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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