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S700 SVB

2012 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,213 mi
Last recorded50,213 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 SVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 37,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,634 miles

engine bay trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 24,634 miles

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

engine bay trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 19,636 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,140 miles

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit

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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S700 SVB is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S700 SVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S700 SVB?

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What year was S700 SVB registered?

S700 SVB is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is S700 SVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 SVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S700 SVB have outstanding finance?

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