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LN12 LBJ

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,247 mi
Last recorded100,247 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 LBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,247 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge, stepped tread design. Heavily perished and cracking. 2-3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design. Heavily perished and cracking. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,193 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,886 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 88,881 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,222 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing off on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge +nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,591 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,591 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,394 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,394 miles

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

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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LN12 LBJ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN12 LBJ, 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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LN12 LBJ is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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