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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

LG11 YZUMOT history

LG11 YZU is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 208,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LG11 YZU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
208,804 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LG11 YZU was last recorded at 208,804 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,067 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,737 miles
Average per year
12,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,804 miles
  • 2025 – 204,067 miles
  • 2024 – 200,941 miles
  • 2023 – 192,859 miles
  • 2022 – 182,139 miles
  • 2021 – 164,236 miles
  • 2020 – 147,449 miles
  • 2019 – 130,645 miles
  • 2018 – 112,510 miles
  • 2017 – 97,255 miles
  • 2016 – 86,183 miles
  • 2015 – 76,703 miles
  • 2014 – 63,571 miles
  • 2013 – 50,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,804 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Inner track end as play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,804 miles (+4,737)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,804 miles
    Test number
    918264522256
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,067 miles
    Test number
    948081794992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail204,067 miles (+3,126)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,067 miles
    Test number
    544403940506
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass200,941 miles (+8,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    200,941 miles
    Test number
    900282742974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,859 miles (+10,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,859 miles
    Test number
    494635034280
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front exhaust flexi

  6. Pass182,139 miles (+17,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,139 miles
    Test number
    426232828821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,236 miles (+16,787)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    322830120441
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass147,449 miles (+16,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,449 miles
    Test number
    453606588827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,645 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,645 miles
    Test number
    638449060181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,455 miles (+17,945)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,455 miles
    Test number
    107118179760
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,510 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    396345593454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track end as play

  12. Fail112,201 miles (+14,946)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    131276335829
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track end as play

  13. Pass97,255 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    669690053084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,093 miles (+10,910)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    980427589550
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise tracking (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,183 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    297225297199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,703 miles (+13,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    720107327353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,571 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    176470234314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,997 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    465087213332
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LG11 YZU

Does LG11 YZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YZU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YZU?
The MOT on LG11 YZU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 YZU done?
LG11 YZU was recorded at 208,804 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 12,194 miles a year.
Has LG11 YZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YZU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 YZU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 YZU find?
LG11 YZU failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 1 minor defect: emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system.; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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