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SF12 FTE

2012 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 125,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,261 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 81,260 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

engine covers fitted

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 FTE is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF12 FTE registered?

SF12 FTE is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SF12 FTE safe to buy?

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