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FJ12 FKV

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 FKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,373 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,449 miles

*Emissions too low to test*

Fail 8 Mar 2017 43,449 miles

*Emissions too low to test*

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel test carried out but reading too low to provide print out

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FKV is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FJ12 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

FJ12 FKV is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 FKV 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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