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SU54 ROB

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU54 ROB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 88,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 88,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,975 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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SU54 ROB is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SU54 ROB, 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 SU54 ROB registered?

SU54 ROB is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is SU54 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU54 ROB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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