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A3 ROA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ROA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,932 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,551 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 13 Nov 2010 37,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,248 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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A3 ROA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A3 ROA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 ROA registered?

A3 ROA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is A3 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ROA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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