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HF12 EEZ

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,724 mi
Last recorded58,724 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 EEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 58,723 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,269 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of nearside of front subframe corroding underneath a/c drain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 47,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,157 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 45,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,931 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,513 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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HF12 EEZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF12 EEZ, 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 HF12 EEZ registered?

HF12 EEZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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