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YN12 GOH

2012 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 GOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 62,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,638 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 tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,658 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,864 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight wear

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

steering lock not operating

Fail 12 Jun 2017 26,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front anti roll bar linkage ball joints have slight wear

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

steering lock not operating

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,923 miles

Centre stop not working

Front coil springs asister's fitted

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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YN12 GOH is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YN12 GOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN12 GOH registered?

YN12 GOH is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is YN12 GOH safe to buy?

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