2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · R1 MVK
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2003. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R1 MVK Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 11/07/2007
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
The all-in-one ignition module fails due to heat and internal component aging.
- 1.9 TiD Diesel Timing Belt and Water Pump FailureSerious
The 1.9 diesel timing belt drives the water pump. If the water pump seizes, it can throw off the timing belt and cause catastrophic engine damage. Belt, tensioner, pulleys and water pump must be replaced every 40,000 miles.
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