2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SN03 EEF
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 126,404 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN03 EEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 126,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN03 EEF 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 (SN03 EEF) between April 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SN03 EEF Mileage History
- 07/04/2025119,634 mi
- 01/05/2025120,395 mi+761 mi
- 12/05/2025120,825 mi+430 mi
- 08/10/2025126,196 mi+5,371 mi
- 14/10/2025126,404 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 13,002 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: Poor
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