2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LC54 USW
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 117,282 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC54 USW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 117,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC54 USW 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 (LC54 USW) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing unable to do emmisions (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LC54 USW Mileage History
- 11/04/2022115,928 mi
- 12/04/2022115,928 mi
- 11/05/2023117,282 mi+1,354 mi
- 09/06/2023117,282 mi
Average of roughly 1,166 miles per year across 4 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: 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
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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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