2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LW04 YWM
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 118,980 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 YWM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 118,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 YWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-3 (LW04 YWM) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW04 YWM Mileage History
- 14/03/2022111,780 mi
- 14/03/2023118,947 mi+7,167 mi
- 17/03/2023118,980 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 7,151 miles per year across 3 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
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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