MOT Status
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101,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened mild corrosion at outer bolt/bushing both offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nail in offside rear tyre and perished in tread
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front bumper damage
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE12 GUA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?
AE12 GUA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2012.
Is AE12 GUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE12 GUA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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