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CL61 TCH

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,133 mi
Last recorded57,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL61 TCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,179 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,448 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 51,541 miles

under side corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 51,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under side corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,085 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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CL61 TCH is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CL61 TCH, 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 CL61 TCH registered?

CL61 TCH is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CL61 TCH safe to buy?

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