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T11 TEW

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,836 mi
Last recorded64,836 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 TEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 64,836 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 64,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing-lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 63,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation within (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,321 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills under plastic outer-skin

Exhaust showing corrosion ,plus heat-shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2023 63,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills under plastic outer-skin

Exhaust showing corrosion ,plus heat-shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,452 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,449 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,491 miles

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear brake pad on limit

nearside rear disc scored

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,897 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,095 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bulkhead movement near offside steering rack and brake servo mounting points - recommend investigation and repair

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,646 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,041 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,154 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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T11 TEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T11 TEW, 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 T11 TEW registered?

T11 TEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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