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H1 VKO

2012 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,168 mi
Last recorded50,168 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 49,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 44,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,639 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 32,584 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,477 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,477 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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H1 VKO is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 68,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H1 VKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H1 VKO registered?

H1 VKO is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is H1 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 VKO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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