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HF61 HHN

2012 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,273 mi
Last recorded46,273 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF61 HHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 46,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 44,578 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 41,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 41,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,143 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 38,143 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 36,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,147 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,904 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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HF61 HHN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 HF61 HHN, 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 HF61 HHN registered?

HF61 HHN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is HF61 HHN safe to buy?

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