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YN12 GVD

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 GVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 102,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 91,325 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))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 81,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 74,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm stepped on the inner edge and light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm stepped on the inner edge and cracked on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,397 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 58,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,552 miles

both rear tyres minor cracking to sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 25,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visual check of emissions

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visual check of emissions

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 GVD is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN12 GVD, 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 YN12 GVD registered?

YN12 GVD is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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