2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · X17 DAG
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 128,592 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X17 DAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 128,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X17 DAG 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 (X17 DAG) between November 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X17 DAG Mileage History
- 08/11/2023124,486 mi
- 11/12/2023124,506 mi+20 mi
- 12/12/2023124,529 mi+23 mi
- 25/03/2025128,535 mi+4,006 mi
- 01/04/2025128,592 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 2,941 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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