2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LG04 WUY
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 76,226 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG04 WUY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 76,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG04 WUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (LG04 WUY) between May 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LG04 WUY Mileage History
- 16/05/200725,436 mi
- 19/03/200831,293 mi+5,857 mi
- 20/03/200935,629 mi+4,336 mi
- 10/03/201036,950 mi+1,321 mi
- 03/03/201137,599 mi+649 mi
- 08/03/201239,074 mi+1,475 mi
- 20/02/201341,228 mi+2,154 mi
- 21/03/201444,137 mi+2,909 mi
- 17/03/201546,746 mi+2,609 mi
- 21/03/201649,310 mi+2,564 mi
- 21/03/201649,315 mi+5 mi
- 14/03/201752,001 mi+2,686 mi
- 28/02/201855,043 mi+3,042 mi
- 11/03/201958,763 mi+3,720 mi
- 12/03/201958,769 mi+6 mi
- 16/03/202061,087 mi+2,318 mi
- 16/03/202061,090 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/202163,792 mi+2,702 mi
- 19/03/202163,795 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/202266,791 mi+2,996 mi
- 15/03/202266,793 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/202369,052 mi+2,259 mi
- 15/03/202369,054 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/202473,459 mi+4,405 mi
- 25/03/202473,460 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/202575,269 mi+1,809 mi
- 30/09/202575,269 mi
- 02/10/202676,226 mi+957 mi
Average of roughly 2,620 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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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