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NC62 NXS

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC62 NXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 128,538 miles

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 16 Sep 2025 128,536 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ok for now (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2 mm keep an eye on wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Fail 15 Sep 2023 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,424 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 20 Sep 2022 78,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,948 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 61,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,398 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 60,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front tyre has three nails in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has four nails in the tread

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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NC62 NXS is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC62 NXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC62 NXS registered?

NC62 NXS is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is NC62 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC62 NXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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