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P888 CHP

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 CHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 120,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 155,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 150,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 150,108 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 75,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 117,423 miles

Front steering as slight leak ov fluid

Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 68,700 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,900 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,900 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,233 miles

Hi level brake light- not all LEDs illuminating

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,529 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low extremely (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 47,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,320 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,036 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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P888 CHP is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P888 CHP, 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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P888 CHP is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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