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SF12 GWV

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,064 mi
Last recorded76,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 68,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 58,084 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 53,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,404 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 GWV is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

SF12 GWV is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SF12 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 GWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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