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D12 PWT

2012 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PWT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,279 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,280 miles

Both outer sills covered up underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 72,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,111 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,796 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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D12 PWT is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D12 PWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 PWT registered?

D12 PWT is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is D12 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 PWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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