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333 DPA

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 DPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,734 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing low

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,959 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,344 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 57,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,080 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (top ball joint boot split as well) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

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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333 DPA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 54,603 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 333 DPA, 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 14 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 333 DPA registered?

333 DPA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is 333 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 333 DPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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