2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Diesel · DX54 AEV
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2004. Recorded mileage 118,251 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1998cc
DX54 AEV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2025
- 118,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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DX54 AEV Mileage History
- 16/01/2024118,157 mi
- 15/07/2025118,251 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DX54 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (DX54 AEV) between January 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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