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GX12 AET

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 AET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,801 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 62,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 58,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 52,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 49,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre cut slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,935 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated 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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GX12 AET is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GX12 AET, 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 GX12 AET registered?

GX12 AET is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GX12 AET safe to buy?

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