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NB62 SBB

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB62 SBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 135,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 132,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 129,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 125,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wall has large cracks but no cords visable

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,927 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,966 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,640 miles

Engine cover and under taray is fitted

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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NB62 SBB is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NB62 SBB, 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 NB62 SBB registered?

NB62 SBB is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NB62 SBB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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