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L222 MCV

2014 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 MCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 102,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on outer edge plus cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 57,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s coil seating arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s coil seating arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear stop and tail light are slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,163 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,429 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,904 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tread,mt3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 28,218 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 28,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE 2.4MM

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM

Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,279 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,195 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 8 Feb 2013 18,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,981 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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L222 MCV is a 2014 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L222 MCV, 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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L222 MCV is a 2014 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2014.

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