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LS11 NVH

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,753 mi
Last recorded123,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 NVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 123,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 100,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 96,250 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber ring cracking perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,540 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre has circumferential cracking

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2018 85,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,766 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,678 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 May 2014 35,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NVH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

LS11 NVH is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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