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SB12 HDY

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 52,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,759 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,009 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded advise to change asap

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre edges inner and outer badly scrubbed almost through to cords also nearing legal limit

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

Pass 8 May 2017 16,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 16,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 14,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 11,524 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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SB12 HDY is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB12 HDY, 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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SB12 HDY is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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