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LS11 NVK

2011 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,753 mi
Last recorded91,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 NVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,753 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 86,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,948 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,874 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,999 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,966 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,683 miles

Cut to nearside tyre on sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering feels hard to operate from left to right

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 35,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cut to nearside tyre on sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering feels hard to operate from left to right

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 NVK is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White 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 LS11 NVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS11 NVK registered?

LS11 NVK is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is LS11 NVK safe to buy?

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