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KUI 1898

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 1898
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 76,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,270 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,808 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,811 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 39,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,589 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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KUI 1898 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 KUI 1898, 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 KUI 1898 registered?

KUI 1898 is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KUI 1898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 1898 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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