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MX12 GXR

2012 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 GXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 101,929 miles

Offside Rear Stop light slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,219 miles

Offside Brake light slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,679 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 89,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 82,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 82,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,942 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal spongy.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One bulb not working in a dual bulb lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,638 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

service light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,661 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres both have cracks in sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,265 miles

Item removed from screen.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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MX12 GXR is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX12 GXR, 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 MX12 GXR registered?

MX12 GXR is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is MX12 GXR safe to buy?

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