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K222 DNY

2014 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 DNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,345 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 132,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,006 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 73,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,520 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,449 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 121,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 121,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,021 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very close to the limit 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,558 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre soft

Fail 22 Jul 2016 114,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,169 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 65,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K222 DNY is a 2014 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 K222 DNY, 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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K222 DNY is a 2014 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2014.

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