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A2 PBX

2012 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,364 mi
Last recorded116,364 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,791 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,693 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,781 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,374 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,127 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,835 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,962 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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A2 PBX is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 68,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 PBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A2 PBX is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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