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OU12 CWN

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 CWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 121,338 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,055 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,378 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,620 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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OU12 CWN is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU12 CWN, 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 OU12 CWN registered?

OU12 CWN is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is OU12 CWN safe to buy?

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