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CX12 EFG

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,688 mi
Last recorded46,688 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 EFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 46,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 44,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2023 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,917 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 36,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,483 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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CX12 EFG is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX12 EFG, 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 CX12 EFG registered?

CX12 EFG is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is CX12 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 EFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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