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2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BT04 FKX

BT04 FKX

2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2004. Recorded mileage 90,115 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2025.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
90,115 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2000cc
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BT04 FKX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
  • 90,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BT04 FKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 05:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (BT04 FKX) between May 2023 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))”.

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BT04 FKX Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202389,199 mi
  2. 12/05/202389,200 mi+1 mi
  3. 25/04/202490,115 mi+915 mi

Average of roughly 956 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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