2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · KT54 UUE
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 174,737 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT54 UUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2025
- 174,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT54 UUE 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 (KT54 UUE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
KT54 UUE Mileage History
- 21/07/2023172,029 mi
- 21/07/2023172,029 mi
- 18/07/2024173,628 mi+1,599 mi
- 18/07/2024173,628 mi
- 10/07/2025174,737 mi+1,109 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 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: Poor
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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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