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SP12 BZU

2012 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 137,384 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,205 miles

Offside Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,249 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,940 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,831 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,360 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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SP12 BZU is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP12 BZU, 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 SP12 BZU registered?

SP12 BZU is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SP12 BZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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