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DR02 RBS

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,327 mi
Last recorded171,327 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 RBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 171,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 168,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 161,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,732 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clamp on exhaust loose and rattling

Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clamp on exhaust loose and rattling

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,992 miles

Nearside Rear going out shape

Offside Front going out shape

Pass 3 May 2016 134,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 128,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,091 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 63,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,749 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,060 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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DR02 RBS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DR02 RBS, 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 DR02 RBS registered?

DR02 RBS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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