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AJ03 URV

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,162 mi
Last recorded169,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 URV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 169,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 161,630 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 159,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 154,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,502 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 122,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,949 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,266 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,192 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,192 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 107,564 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wind screen chip

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wind screen chip

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,177 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 104,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 101,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 95,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,385 miles

lip and slight corrosion on font discs pads are getting low

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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AJ03 URV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ03 URV, 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 AJ03 URV registered?

AJ03 URV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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