2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RE53 OFZ
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 186,649 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE53 OFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 186,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RE53 OFZ Mileage History
- 03/10/2023185,174 mi
- 15/01/2025185,994 mi+820 mi
- 15/01/2025185,994 mi
- 22/01/2026186,649 mi+655 mi
- 22/01/2026186,649 mi
Average of roughly 640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE53 OFZ 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 (RE53 OFZ) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
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