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FJ12 FHZ

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,336 mi
Last recorded13,336 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 FHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 13,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 12,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 12,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 11,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 11,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 9,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 9,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 9,031 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Oct 2016 7,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 6,049 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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FJ12 FHZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ12 FHZ, 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 FJ12 FHZ registered?

FJ12 FHZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FJ12 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 FHZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ12 FHZ have outstanding finance?

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