2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · FX03 AEW
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 109,532 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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FX03 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 109,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX03 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-3 (FX03 AEW) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FX03 AEW Mileage History
- 07/06/2022107,960 mi
- 05/04/2023108,532 mi+572 mi
- 25/09/2024109,483 mi+951 mi
- 24/03/2025109,520 mi+37 mi
- 24/03/2025109,532 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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