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AU03 EFX

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,536 mi
Last recorded166,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 158,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 152,354 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 7 Jun 2022 145,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 142,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 138,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,765 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 126,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,755 miles

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 121,679 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,780 miles

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,765 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 105,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,331 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 EFX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFX, 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 AU03 EFX registered?

AU03 EFX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AU03 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 EFX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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