2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LF53 OGO
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 80,608 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF53 OGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2025
- 80,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LF53 OGO Mileage History
- 26/05/202272,091 mi
- 19/06/202375,583 mi+3,492 mi
- 29/06/202375,609 mi+26 mi
- 13/06/202478,618 mi+3,009 mi
- 17/06/202580,608 mi+1,990 mi
Average of roughly 2,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF53 OGO 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 (LF53 OGO) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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