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LS11 NWK

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,570 mi
Last recorded47,570 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,570 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 47,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 46,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 45,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 44,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 42,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,314 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 38,383 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 38,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 34,867 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 34,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 30,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 22,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 18,092 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 13,824 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 NWK is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

LS11 NWK is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is LS11 NWK safe to buy?

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