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LS11 NVR

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 NVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2025 108,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,330 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear schocker top mounting securing bracket corroded

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear schocker top mounting bracket corroded

handbrake performance just met requirements

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear schocker top mounting securing bracket corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear schocker top mounting bracket corroded

handbrake performance just met requirements

Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,028 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,995 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,488 miles

both front brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 29 Apr 2017 53,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 3 May 2016 43,809 miles

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,181 miles

rear seat belts not checked, petguard fitted on seats preventing access to belts

Pass 8 May 2014 21,528 miles

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

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

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 NVR is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

LS11 NVR is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is LS11 NVR safe to buy?

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