2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 BHP 2.0L Petrol · RA53 VMJ
2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 BHP (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 118,928 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3 AERO 210 BHP
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA53 VMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 118,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA53 VMJ 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 Aero 210 Bhp (RA53 VMJ) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
RA53 VMJ Mileage History
- 07/05/2024115,242 mi
- 08/05/2024115,242 mi
- 27/11/2025118,906 mi+3,664 mi
- 13/04/2026118,928 mi+22 mi
- 13/04/2026118,928 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 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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