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2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · DX54 AFF

DX54 AFF

2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2004. Recorded mileage 106,508 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2004 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
106,508 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2004 Saab 9-3 presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 6 October 2025 at 106,508 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the most recent twelve months. The vehicle cleared its latest test with no defects recorded. Prior to that, it passed cleanly on 23 October 2024 at 104,910 miles. The record shows no escalating mechanical faults and no outstanding advisories carried forward. Mileage sits at 106,508 against a 22-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,841 miles per year, which is low for the age. The Saab covered only 1,598 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Three failures in 2024 at 104,837, 104,861, and 106,508 miles all list no defects recorded, a pattern suggesting administrative rejections or presentation errors rather than mechanical rejection. The data is sparse and clean on the technical side, with no consumable or structural issues logged by testers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile that can mask corrosion. Long standing periods implied by the low annual mileage often accelerate underbody rust and seized components such as binding calipers. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the car from age-related degradation. Verify the V5C and DVSA test certificates for the 2024 failures with no defects, as repeated null-result rejects point to clerical or submission anomalies rather than owner neglect. Inspect exhaust emissions hardware and structural integrity at chassis mounting points before purchase.

DX54 AFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
  • 106,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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DX54 AFF Mileage History

  1. 24/06/2024104,837 mi
  2. 01/08/2024104,861 mi+24 mi
  3. 23/10/2024104,910 mi+49 mi
  4. 06/10/2025106,508 mi+1,598 mi
  5. 06/10/2025106,508 mi

Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DX54 AFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 20:00
MOT Analysis

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 (DX54 AFF) between June 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top strut cup ”.

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