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R5 RVC

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,357 mi
Last recorded71,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [some wearing on edges]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [some wearing on edges]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,604 miles

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

Rear [both tyres are wearing slightly on inner edge].

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,391 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 45,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 43,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 41,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,751 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 35,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,003 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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R5 RVC is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R5 RVC, 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 R5 RVC registered?

R5 RVC is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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The MOT history for R5 RVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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