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WA12 JKF

2012 Saab 9-3 SE

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,686 mi
Last recorded70,686 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-3 SE49,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 JKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 45,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 6,195 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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WA12 JKF is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 49,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA12 JKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA12 JKF registered?

WA12 JKF is a 2012 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is WA12 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA12 JKF 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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