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HX61 MTF

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,626 mi
Last recorded51,626 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX61 MTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 51,626 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 51,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,382 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 42,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced going white (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,814 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 17,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,420 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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HX61 MTF is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX61 MTF, 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 HX61 MTF registered?

HX61 MTF is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is HX61 MTF safe to buy?

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