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N10 LAX

2012 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 LAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,773 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 96,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,175 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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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N10 LAX is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N10 LAX, 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 N10 LAX registered?

N10 LAX is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is N10 LAX safe to buy?

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