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HX12 JNN

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,288 mi
Last recorded130,288 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 JNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 130,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,886 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 113,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTRE OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 104,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTRE OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,482 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,275 miles

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" aero blade (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,631 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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HX12 JNN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 HX12 JNN, 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 HX12 JNN registered?

HX12 JNN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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