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333 DAW

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,029 mi
Last recorded173,029 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 DAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 173,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 171,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 169,972 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 168,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 166,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,890 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 158,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 153,567 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 153,567 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 151,197 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edges

both front tyres inner walls splitting

Fail 8 Apr 2014 151,197 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edges

both front tyres inner walls splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,792 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,374 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2011 119,044 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight lift in o/s steering arm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,314 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 2 Apr 2010 109,313 miles

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

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

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

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 11 May 2009 92,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 92,582 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 75,599 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,895 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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333 DAW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 333 DAW, 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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333 DAW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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