2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LG04 WXK
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 143,742 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG04 WXK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 143,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG04 WXK 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 WXK) between February 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal reaches floor (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LG04 WXK Mileage History
- 05/02/200754,042 mi
- 05/02/200754,042 mi
- 20/02/200869,133 mi+15,091 mi
- 17/02/200976,605 mi+7,472 mi
- 22/02/201085,089 mi+8,484 mi
- 22/02/201085,089 mi
- 18/02/201192,405 mi+7,316 mi
- 18/02/201192,405 mi
- 22/02/201297,915 mi+5,510 mi
- 19/02/2013105,953 mi+8,038 mi
- 18/10/2013109,927 mi+3,974 mi
- 30/10/2014115,227 mi+5,300 mi
- 30/10/2015119,209 mi+3,982 mi
- 02/11/2015119,250 mi+41 mi
- 31/10/2016122,142 mi+2,892 mi
- 24/10/2017125,150 mi+3,008 mi
- 31/10/2018128,304 mi+3,154 mi
- 31/10/2018128,306 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/2019131,719 mi+3,413 mi
- 06/11/2019131,722 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2020134,453 mi+2,731 mi
- 22/10/2021137,268 mi+2,815 mi
- 17/10/2022139,528 mi+2,260 mi
- 20/10/2023141,607 mi+2,079 mi
- 27/10/2023141,687 mi+80 mi
- 29/10/2024143,311 mi+1,624 mi
- 02/12/2025143,742 mi+431 mi
- 02/12/2025143,742 mi
Average of roughly 4,766 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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