SF03BDV - SAAB 9-3

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Vehicle Overview

Make

SAAB

Model

9-3

Colour

Grey

Year

2003

First Registered

March 2003

First Used

01 March 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1985 cc

Engine Size

1985 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

210 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

April 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

07/08/2012

Data provided by DVLA

SAAB guide SAAB 9-3 guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 35 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 15 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 129,182 mi

Expires: 14 March 2026

Advisories: 2

Passed - 29 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 126,849 mi

Expires: 01 March 2025

Advisories: 11

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front chassis leg corroded at bulkhead
Advisory oil leak
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front strut casing corroded
Advisory boot floor corroded
Advisory fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory Offside Front floor pan corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 29 February 2024 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 126,849 mi

Dangerous: 3 Major: 4 Advisories: 13

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front chassis leg corroded at bulkhead
Advisory oil leak
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front strut casing corroded
Advisory boot floor corroded
Advisory fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory Offside Front floor pan corroded

Passed - 02 March 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 123,019 mi

Expires: 01 March 2024

Advisories: 11

Advisory Notices:

Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory both fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failed - 20 February 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 123,021 mi

Major: 10 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strenthener plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory both fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 02 March 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 118,900 mi

Expires: 01 March 2023

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front bumper slightly corroded
Advisory rear axle corroded
Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory boot floor corroded
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 24 February 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 118,898 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 7 Minors: 1 Advisories: 11

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracked to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))
Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory eml light on dash
Advisory Nearside Front bumper slightly corroded
Advisory park brake has little reserve travel
Advisory rear axle corroded
Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory boot floor corroded
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 25 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 113,350 mi

Expires: 01 March 2022

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front chassis at brake servo corroded
Advisory slight fluid leak at steering rack
Advisory Rear axle corroded
Advisory Rear shocker casings corroded
Advisory Front strut casings corroded
Advisory Offside Front tyre tread perished
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 25 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 113,350 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front chassis at brake servo corroded
Advisory slight fluid leak at steering rack
Advisory Rear axle corroded
Advisory Rear shocker casings corroded
Advisory Front strut casings corroded
Advisory Offside Front tyre tread perished
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 03 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,160 mi

Expires: 01 March 2021

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory sills corroded
Advisory Rear Axle corroded
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Both shock absorber inserts have play
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Passed - 25 February 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,986 mi

Expires: 01 March 2020

Advisories: 4

Failed - 22 February 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,984 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (above subframe). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box (inner wheel arch). (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory rear axle corroded.
Advisory exhaust parts corroded.

Passed - 22 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 100,790 mi

Expires: 01 March 2019

Advisories: 6

Failed - 22 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 100,789 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Fuel hose insecure filler hose (7.2.1)
Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Rear Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory Rear beam axel corroded
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory exhaust parts corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread slightly misshappen (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 23 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,627 mi

Expires: 01 March 2018

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory exhaust parts corroded.
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses at axle. (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (inner arch). (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (above subframe). (2.4.A.3)
Advisory slight play in both front strut inserts.

Failed - 23 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,626 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory exhaust parts corroded.
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses at axle. (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (inner arch). (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (above subframe). (2.4.A.3)
Advisory slight play in both front strut inserts.

Passed - 24 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,667 mi

Expires: 01 March 2017

Advisories: 5

Failed - 24 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,664 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort sticking (3.7.B.6a)
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Failed - 23 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 90,548 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 23 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 90,363 mi

Expires: 01 March 2016

Advisories: 4

Passed - 19 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 86,200 mi

Expires: 01 March 2015

Advisories: 1

Failed - 19 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 86,919 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Major Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Major Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passed - 27 February 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,676 mi

Expires: 01 March 2014

Advisories: 1

Passed - 28 February 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 77,316 mi

Expires: 01 March 2013

Advisories: 4

Passed - 23 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 73,785 mi

Expires: 01 March 2012

Advisories: 2

Failed - 23 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 73,785 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 2

Passed - 26 February 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 67,489 mi

Expires: 01 March 2011

Failed - 23 February 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 67,489 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 1

Passed - 01 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 58,283 mi

Expires: 01 March 2010

Failed - 01 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 58,283 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 2

Passed - 29 February 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 50,267 mi

Expires: 01 March 2009

Advisories: 3

Passed - 01 March 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 41,026 mi

Expires: 01 March 2008

Passed - 28 February 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,515 mi

Expires: 01 March 2007

Failed - 28 February 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,515 mi

Major: 2

Failed - 24 February 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,418 mi

Major: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for SF03BDV?

The MOT expires on 14 March 2026.

What is the tax status of SF03BDV?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.

What are the specifications of SF03BDV?

This is a 2003 SAAB 9-3 in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1985cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of SF03BDV?

This vehicle produces 210 g/km of CO2 emissions.