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12 NOE

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 NOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 106,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 106,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 76,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 74,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 72,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,087 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,260 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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12 NOE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 NOE, 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 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 NOE registered?

12 NOE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is 12 NOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 NOE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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