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EU03 MHN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 64,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 28 Jan 2021 53,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 53,430 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 49,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 43,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm also cracked, not exposing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,772 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,363 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 31,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,908 miles

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 19,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,054 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,663 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

grease leaking from o/s inner c/v boot

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,145 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,695 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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EU03 MHN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 EU03 MHN, 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 EU03 MHN registered?

EU03 MHN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 MHN safe to buy?

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