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GX12 AZF

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,189 mi
Last recorded21,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 21,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 19,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 18,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 15,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,835 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,986 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 11,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 8,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 6,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 6,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 5,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 3,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,138 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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GX12 AZF is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZF, 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 GX12 AZF registered?

GX12 AZF is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is GX12 AZF safe to buy?

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