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T16 PSG

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,761 mi
Last recorded33,761 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 PSG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 33,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 33,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,990 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 30,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,364 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly uneven wear

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,644 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 14,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,292 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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T16 PSG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T16 PSG, 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 T16 PSG registered?

T16 PSG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is T16 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 PSG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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