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SF12 BVG

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,390 mi
Last recorded121,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 BVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 121,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 115,099 miles

Front brake pads showing wear

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 115,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads showing wear

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 92,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 75,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,843 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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SF12 BVG is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF12 BVG, 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 SF12 BVG registered?

SF12 BVG is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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