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EU53 SXR

2003 Saab 9-3 · Diesel · 2171cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2171cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Saab 9-3 Diesel 2171cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 181,532 miles on the clock, averaging 10,968 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 SXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,968

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,696
Average per year10,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 SXR 71k99k126k154k182k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage174,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage166,781 miles
Since last MOT+17,228 miles
PASS
Mileage149,553 miles
Since last MOT+19,446 miles
PASS
Mileage130,107 miles
Since last MOT+14,819 miles
PASS
Mileage115,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage106,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage97,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage90,626 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage80,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage71,044 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 SXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2171cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 SXR

What car is EU53 SXR?

EU53 SXR is an grey Saab 9-3, diesel (2171cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 SXR?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 SXR was 181,532 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 SXR passed its MOT?

EU53 SXR has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2016.

Is EU53 SXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 SXR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EU53 SXR?

EU53 SXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.