2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · DX54 AFF

The 2004 Saab 9-3 presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 6 October 2025 at 106,508 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the most recent twelve months. The vehicle cleared its latest test with no defects recorded. Prior to that, it passed cleanly on 23 October 2024 at 104,910 miles. The record shows no escalating mechanical faults and no outstanding advisories carried forward. Mileage sits at 106,508 against a 22-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,841 miles per year, which is low for the age. The Saab covered only 1,598 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Three failures in 2024 at 104,837, 104,861, and 106,508 miles all list no defects recorded, a pattern suggesting administrative rejections or presentation errors rather than mechanical rejection. The data is sparse and clean on the technical side, with no consumable or structural issues logged by testers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile that can mask corrosion. Long standing periods implied by the low annual mileage often accelerate underbody rust and seized components such as binding calipers. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the car from age-related degradation. Verify the V5C and DVSA test certificates for the 2024 failures with no defects, as repeated null-result rejects point to clerical or submission anomalies rather than owner neglect. Inspect exhaust emissions hardware and structural integrity at chassis mounting points before purchase.