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5854 XJ

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,720 mi
Last recorded53,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5854 XJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 20,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 15,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 11,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,503 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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5854 XJ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 49,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5854 XJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5854 XJ registered?

5854 XJ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is 5854 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5854 XJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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