2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RO04 HTD
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 169,213 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO04 HTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 169,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RO04 HTD Mileage History
- 01/03/2024138,660 mi
- 02/03/2024138,660 mi
- 03/03/2025154,577 mi+15,917 mi
- 07/03/2025154,578 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2026169,213 mi+14,635 mi
Average of roughly 15,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO04 HTD 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 (RO04 HTD) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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