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YX12 CME

2012 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 CME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 93,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,174 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 63,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr brake pad low on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge, Offside front tyre worn out on inner edge.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,625 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,915 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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YX12 CME is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 CME, 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 YX12 CME registered?

YX12 CME is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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