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CU12 FAA

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 34,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,485 miles

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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CU12 FAA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU12 FAA, 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 CU12 FAA registered?

CU12 FAA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is CU12 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU12 FAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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