CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO52 RUW

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 RUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 115,869 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch both sides,marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,064 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (oil level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,258 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,032 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 18 May 2021 110,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,796 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 107,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flex. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 107,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all engine mounts weak and gearbox mount badly worn and has play

engine drive pulley noise

engine oil leaks

front suspension bushes deterioated

surface corrosion to undervehicle areas

transmission oil feed pipe badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area within trailing arm/axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Cracked/perished excessively (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mount inner arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area within trailing arm/axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust mount bracket strap broken

Front Oil leak

Nearside And o/s outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front And o/s/f lower arm torque reaction bushes slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing And o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 95,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 93,365 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,532 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,532 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,527 miles

Oil leak

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2010 78,925 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,925 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,198 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO52 RUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO52 RUW, 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

How do I check the history of EO52 RUW?

You can check the full history of EO52 RUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO52 RUW registered?

EO52 RUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is EO52 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 RUW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO52 RUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO52 RUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.