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OU12 CWO

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 CWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 152,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,273 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 139,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and driver fron (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2015 44,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CWO is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU12 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

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

Is OU12 CWO safe to buy?

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