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EU53 JXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,069 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,682 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,750 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,836 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 6,760 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 JXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 EU53 JXP, 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 EU53 JXP registered?

EU53 JXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EU53 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 JXP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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