2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · GN03 AOD
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 176,607 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,607 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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GN03 AOD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 176,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN03 AOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-3 (GN03 AOD) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GN03 AOD Mileage History
- 12/10/2022171,035 mi
- 24/10/2023176,607 mi+5,572 mi
- 24/10/2023176,607 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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