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AE12 GGO

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,924 mi
Last recorded148,924 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 GGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 148,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside stop light slightly discolored

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 131,841 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2022 107,433 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 107,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,458 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,457 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,214 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorting inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorting inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 50,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 41,884 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE12 GGO is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE12 GGO, 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 AE12 GGO registered?

AE12 GGO is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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