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SF12 FSU

2012 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,957 mi
Last recorded141,957 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 FSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 141,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,429 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 140,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively requires investigation (1.2.1 (f))

central heat shield loose

Fail 9 May 2023 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively requires investigation (1.2.1 (f))

central heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2022 127,295 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 123,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 121,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 117,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,486 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 102,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 78,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has cracking in the tread pattern

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 FSU 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 78.6%.

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 SF12 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

SF12 FSU is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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