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P13 THS

2012 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 THS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,880 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 70,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,190 miles

Vehicle does not reach required engine speed to carry out emissions test.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 24,190 miles

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

Vehicle does not reach required engine speed to carry out emissions test.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,887 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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P13 THS is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P13 THS, 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 P13 THS registered?

P13 THS is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is P13 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 THS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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