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M123 MWG

2014 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,262 mi
Last recorded53,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 49,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,066 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inop

chip in windscreen under 40mm in zone b

Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,499 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 138,201 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 138,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,451 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,957 miles

offside rear backing plate corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,518 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 129,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 111,702 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,303 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 8,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,692 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,117 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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M123 MWG is a 2014 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M123 MWG, 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 M123 MWG registered?

M123 MWG is a 2014 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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