2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · GX03 NJU
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 89,300 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX03 NJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 89,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX03 NJU 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 (GX03 NJU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GX03 NJU Mileage History
- 20/03/202386,402 mi
- 22/03/202386,407 mi+5 mi
- 04/04/202486,962 mi+555 mi
- 11/03/202587,133 mi+171 mi
- 02/04/202689,300 mi+2,167 mi
Average of roughly 954 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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