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E9 JVC

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 82,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,560 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,961 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,961 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,931 miles

nearside front tyre small splits in sidewall on inside

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,961 miles

advise front no plate

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,168 miles

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

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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E9 JVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E9 JVC, 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 E9 JVC registered?

E9 JVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is E9 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 JVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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