2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · ACU 495L
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2004. Recorded mileage 78,651 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ACU 495L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 78,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ACU 495L 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 (ACU 495L) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ACU 495L Mileage History
- 16/03/202374,804 mi
- 10/04/202477,405 mi+2,601 mi
- 12/04/202477,407 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/202578,651 mi+1,244 mi
- 28/05/202578,651 mi
Average of roughly 1,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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