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2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RY54 NLZ

RY54 NLZ

2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 105,423 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Aug 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
105,423 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Aug 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2000cc
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RY54 NLZ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
  • 105,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RY54 NLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Oct 2026, 04:28
MOT Analysis

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 (RY54 NLZ) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

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RY54 NLZ Mileage History

  1. 13/07/2022103,100 mi
  2. 16/08/2023105,423 mi+2,323 mi
  3. 16/08/2023105,423 mi

Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2004 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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