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LT11 WXA

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 WXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,902 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 128,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam... bulb in wrong or about to pop (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,489 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,863 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 87,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,429 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

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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LT11 WXA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LT11 WXA, 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 LT11 WXA registered?

LT11 WXA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LT11 WXA safe to buy?

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