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M12 CPN

2012 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,880 mi
Last recorded146,880 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 CPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 146,880 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 113,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,326 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD DEPTH

N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD DEPTH AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,045 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,200 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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M12 CPN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 M12 CPN, 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 M12 CPN registered?

M12 CPN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is M12 CPN safe to buy?

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