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MX12 LLP

2012 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 LLP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose welding broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose weald at exhaust rear box cracked but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose weald at exhaust rear box cracked but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 86,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

Fail 19 May 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,671 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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MX12 LLP is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX12 LLP, 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 MX12 LLP registered?

MX12 LLP is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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