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LV11 VVM

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 VVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 88,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,146 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 82,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge badly perished, cracks close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls worn due to tyre being run under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,948 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,069 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,718 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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LV11 VVM is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV11 VVM, 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 LV11 VVM registered?

LV11 VVM is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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