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SF12 BVP

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,394 mi
Last recorded24,394 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 BVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 24,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 11,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 11,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,320 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,814 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 10,814 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 9,997 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 7,052 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 BVP is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SF12 BVP, 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

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What year was SF12 BVP registered?

SF12 BVP is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SF12 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 BVP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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