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B8 RNT

2003 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,571 mi
Last recorded29,571 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 25,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 24,876 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed outer treads

Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,157 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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B8 RNT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B8 RNT, 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 B8 RNT registered?

B8 RNT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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