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DJ11 BRO

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,161 mi
Last recorded126,161 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ11 BRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,136 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer cv gaitor leaking grease from around clip

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,355 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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DJ11 BRO is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DJ11 BRO, 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 DJ11 BRO registered?

DJ11 BRO is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is DJ11 BRO safe to buy?

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