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AU03 EEX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,654 mi
Last recorded93,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 93,654 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,880 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of rear bumper not fully secure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,774 miles

Emissions not tested Front exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,802 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,040 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,349 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,957 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,626 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,473 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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AU03 EEX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AU03 EEX, 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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AU03 EEX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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