CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU03 MKV

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 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

RegistrationEU03 MKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
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

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt lazy retraction ( needs help to retract all the way )

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2017 124,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure droplink adrift / bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt lazy retraction ( needs help to retract all the way )

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,737 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 117,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,455 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,890 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 63,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,865 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake caliper creeks when brake pedal is applied

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,610 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp 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

EU03 MKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU03 MKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU03 MKV?

You can check the full history of EU03 MKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU03 MKV registered?

EU03 MKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EU03 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 MKV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU03 MKV 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 EU03 MKV. 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.