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D21 RSD

2014 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 RSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very light (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,338 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,466 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 27,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,114 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 68,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,061 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 37,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,337 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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D21 RSD is a 2014 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D21 RSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D21 RSD registered?

D21 RSD is a 2014 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2014.

Is D21 RSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 RSD shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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