2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LD53 RYU
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 129,859 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 RYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 129,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 RYU 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 (LD53 RYU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LD53 RYU Mileage History
- 16/05/2022123,383 mi
- 17/05/2022123,392 mi+9 mi
- 15/05/2023126,586 mi+3,194 mi
- 15/05/2024129,859 mi+3,273 mi
- 15/05/2024129,859 mi
Average of roughly 3,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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