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LC51 AVA

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 AVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multipe damage none any bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,726 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,726 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,666 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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LC51 AVA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC51 AVA, 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 LC51 AVA registered?

LC51 AVA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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