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EU53 JWV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2023 102,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all of underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure but contained

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure but contained

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,138 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,808 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,904 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,178 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,175 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,408 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,143 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,977 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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EU53 JWV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU53 JWV, 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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EU53 JWV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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