2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · 1 FCG
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 82,671 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 FCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 82,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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1 FCG Mileage History
- 01/07/202475,542 mi
- 07/07/202579,237 mi+3,695 mi
- 08/07/202579,238 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/202682,671 mi+3,433 mi
- 14/07/202682,671 mi
Average of roughly 3,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1 FCG 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 2004 Saab 9-3 (1 FCG) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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