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SF12 MSY

2012 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has sidewall damage due to being run under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,124 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2020 96,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 95,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 94,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,431 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 608,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light inop os

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,907 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 MSY is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

SF12 MSY is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is SF12 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 MSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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