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MEC 363

2023 Saab 9-3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,621 mi
Last recorded17,621 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 363
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 17,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 17,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,115 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 79,111 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,268 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,391 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,712 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR SEAT DIFFICULT TO CHECK BELT LOOKS OK

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 34,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,471 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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MEC 363 is a 2023 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,490cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MEC 363, 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 3 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MEC 363 registered?

MEC 363 is a 2023 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2023.

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