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FX12 FVV

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,863 mi
Last recorded30,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 FVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 30,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 28,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,833 miles

All tyres worn

Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 27,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,061 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,763 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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FX12 FVV is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FX12 FVV, 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

How do I check the history of FX12 FVV?

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What year was FX12 FVV registered?

FX12 FVV is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FX12 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 FVV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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