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NK12 FWP

2012 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 FWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder - Recommend new tyre 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 55,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear on y piece to each side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,292 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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NK12 FWP is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK12 FWP, 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 NK12 FWP registered?

NK12 FWP is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for NK12 FWP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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