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GH62 TLH

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH62 TLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,959 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,693 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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GH62 TLH is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GH62 TLH, 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 GH62 TLH registered?

GH62 TLH is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is GH62 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH62 TLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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