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WX12 AZO

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,203 mi
Last recorded72,203 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 AZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,203 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,007 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 55,388 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,214 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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WX12 AZO is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX12 AZO, 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 WX12 AZO registered?

WX12 AZO is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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