CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX03 AYD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,707 mi
Last recorded109,707 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 96,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Fail 1 Mar 2008 43,648 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,974 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX03 AYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX03 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX03 AYD?

You can check the full history of VX03 AYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX03 AYD registered?

VX03 AYD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is VX03 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 AYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX03 AYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.