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SY03 AXT

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

161,755 mi
Last recorded161,755 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,755 miles

All brake pipes and ferrules covered in protection limiting inspection

Complete underside has protection applied masking testable items and structures - Underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 159,786 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside has protection applied

Pass 18 Apr 2024 158,026 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspensioncomponents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,438 miles

Nearside Rear shocker upper mounting slight damage

Offside Rear shocker upper mounting slight damage

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 153,087 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear sub frame and various suspension arms and links (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,558 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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SY03 AXT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SY03 AXT, 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 SY03 AXT registered?

SY03 AXT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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