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GR12 PEN

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,977 mi
Last recorded42,977 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR12 PEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 31,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,404 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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GR12 PEN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GR12 PEN, 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 GR12 PEN registered?

GR12 PEN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is GR12 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR12 PEN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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