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TO02 PJC

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO02 PJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,556 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 80,556 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,541 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 74,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 27,471 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 27,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,961 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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TO02 PJC is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TO02 PJC, 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 TO02 PJC registered?

TO02 PJC is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TO02 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for TO02 PJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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