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SF12 BWE

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,301 mi
Last recorded32,301 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 BWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 32,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 29,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 27,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe /slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,558 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 26,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,846 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 22,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,964 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 BWE is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF12 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

SF12 BWE is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is SF12 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 BWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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