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EA03 JMA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 JMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,259 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,218 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,727 miles

both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid slightly

front brake pads are getting low

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,956 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,274 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,037 miles

oil leak

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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EA03 JMA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 EA03 JMA, 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 EA03 JMA registered?

EA03 JMA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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