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LE53 TAN

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

147,653 mi
Last recorded147,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 TAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 147,653 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 147,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,690 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 139,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,429 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2023 121,427 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,450 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 133,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 110,955 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,627 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,391 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened cut with grinder but minor damage (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened cut with grinder but minor damage (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,991 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,991 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,450 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,450 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LE53 TAN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 LE53 TAN, 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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LE53 TAN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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