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LN62 HPX

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 HPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2023 121,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,267 miles

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

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

Twang from steering when going from lock to lock

Fail 4 Nov 2021 106,261 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking From bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Twang from steering when going from lock to lock

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,778 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2019 83,807 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,514 miles

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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LN62 HPX is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 49,569 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN62 HPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN62 HPX registered?

LN62 HPX is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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