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SF12 FTA

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 111,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF+OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Various Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 110,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 108,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 108,684 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing at edges &cracking at tread areas

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,276 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,059 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,491 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,839 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 FTA is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

SF12 FTA is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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