2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RY54 NYB
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 163,151 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY54 NYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 163,151 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.
RY54 NYB 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 (RY54 NYB) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RY54 NYB Mileage History
- 06/01/2023112,907 mi
- 06/01/2023112,910 mi+3 mi
- 17/01/2024132,064 mi+19,154 mi
- 16/01/2025147,722 mi+15,658 mi
- 07/01/2026163,151 mi+15,429 mi
Average of roughly 16,730 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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