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LF12 AOA

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 AOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 72,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,264 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f wiper smear

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,594 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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LF12 AOA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF12 AOA, 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 LF12 AOA registered?

LF12 AOA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LF12 AOA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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