2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LX53 EGE
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 259,721 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX53 EGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 259,721 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.
LX53 EGE 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 (LX53 EGE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX53 EGE Mileage History
- 16/07/2022229,820 mi
- 31/07/2023235,171 mi+5,351 mi
- 06/08/2024247,631 mi+12,460 mi
- 06/08/2024247,634 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/2025259,721 mi+12,087 mi
Average of roughly 9,937 miles per year across 5 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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