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CX12 EFJ

2012 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,153 mi
Last recorded43,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 EFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,808 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 25,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 21,864 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,912 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut, but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,141 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,370 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 EFJ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CX12 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

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

Is CX12 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 EFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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