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SF12 FSS

2012 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 FSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,562 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 114,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components

wet test carried out

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SF12 FSS is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

SF12 FSS is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SF12 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 FSS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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