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PY12 XRF

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 89,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,025 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,046 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,015 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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PY12 XRF is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PY12 XRF, 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 PY12 XRF registered?

PY12 XRF is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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