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RX62 DZZ

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX62 DZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 108,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,581 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,888 miles

Front Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Fail 3 Jul 2023 91,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Nearside Rear Handbrake Mechanism Not Returning To Stop

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

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,614 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,690 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,101 miles

All discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,101 miles

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

All discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,911 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,056 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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RX62 DZZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 49,569 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX62 DZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX62 DZZ registered?

RX62 DZZ is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is RX62 DZZ safe to buy?

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