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CUT 3C

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUT 3C
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also clamp is missing from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,378 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 26,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,197 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,985 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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CUT 3C is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CUT 3C, 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 CUT 3C registered?

CUT 3C is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is CUT 3C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUT 3C shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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