2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · DK04 RVL
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 135,588 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK04 RVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 135,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK04 RVL 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 (DK04 RVL) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint (5.3”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint (5.”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DK04 RVL Mileage History
- 30/05/2023113,663 mi
- 16/05/2024117,234 mi+3,571 mi
- 23/05/2024117,322 mi+88 mi
- 05/06/2025121,419 mi+4,097 mi
- 01/06/2026135,588 mi+14,169 mi
Average of roughly 7,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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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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