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YX12 CMO

2012 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-354,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 CMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper bearing rough when rotateed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper shocker top bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing rough and juddering

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction limited power (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing rough and juddering

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 88,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 84,722 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CMO is a 2012 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX12 CMO, 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 CMO registered?

YX12 CMO is a 2012 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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