2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BU04 YKY
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 126,543 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU04 YKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2023
- 126,543 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.
BU04 YKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (BU04 YKY) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU04 YKY Mileage History
- 21/01/2022120,712 mi
- 21/01/2022120,712 mi
- 27/03/2023127,542 mi+6,830 mi
- 12/04/2023126,543 mi-999 mi
Average of roughly 4,776 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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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