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N1 RWM

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 RWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 91,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 84,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,398 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 64,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,774 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 59,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,207 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers / mouldings fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side mouldings / sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,142 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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N1 RWM is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 N1 RWM, 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 N1 RWM registered?

N1 RWM is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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