2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · VU03 VUT
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/03/2003. Recorded mileage 129,456 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1988cc
VU03 VUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 129,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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VU03 VUT Mileage History
- 17/07/2023124,310 mi
- 28/04/2025124,255 mi-55 mi
- 29/04/2025124,256 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/2026129,456 mi+5,200 mi
- 28/02/2026129,456 mi
Average of roughly 1,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VU03 VUT 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 (VU03 VUT) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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