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NV12 OGD

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 OGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 71,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,610 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper boot on anti roll bar drop link starting to deteriorate

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 14 Mar 2015 36,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NV12 OGD is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NV12 OGD, 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 NV12 OGD registered?

NV12 OGD is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is NV12 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 OGD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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