2011 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LD11 UJL
2011 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 213,300 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD11 UJL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
- 213,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD11 UJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Saab 9-3 (LD11 UJL) between March 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
LD11 UJL Mileage History
- 31/03/201422,841 mi
- 01/06/201542,714 mi+19,873 mi
- 03/06/201542,714 mi
- 05/10/201677,376 mi+34,662 mi
- 06/10/201677,538 mi+162 mi
- 13/10/2017105,906 mi+28,368 mi
- 27/09/2018124,312 mi+18,406 mi
- 27/09/2018124,312 mi
- 04/10/2019143,147 mi+18,835 mi
- 04/10/2019143,147 mi
- 03/11/2020155,425 mi+12,278 mi
- 12/11/2020155,810 mi+385 mi
- 10/01/2022169,902 mi+14,092 mi
- 10/01/2022169,902 mi
- 28/03/2023182,554 mi+12,652 mi
- 28/03/2023182,554 mi
- 27/06/2024198,001 mi+15,447 mi
- 04/07/2025208,316 mi+10,315 mi
- 09/07/2025208,430 mi+114 mi
- 09/07/2025208,430 mi
- 02/07/2026213,300 mi+4,870 mi
Average of roughly 15,543 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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