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LS11 NVA

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,658 mi
Last recorded175,658 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 NVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 175,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 161,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 161,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,364 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 123,679 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 123,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,706 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 110,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars and perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars and perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Nearside headlamp aim not tested

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Zero emissions at time of test.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NVA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS11 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

LS11 NVA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LS11 NVA safe to buy?

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