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SF12 FSJ

2012 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,248 mi
Last recorded14,248 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 FSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 14,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 14,082 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 14,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 14,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 13,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,579 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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SF12 FSJ is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SF12 FSJ, 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 SF12 FSJ registered?

SF12 FSJ is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is SF12 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 FSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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