2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SJ53 JCS
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 68,819 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2000cc
SJ53 JCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 68,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SJ53 JCS Mileage History
- 05/07/202266,780 mi
- 12/07/202266,785 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/202367,198 mi+413 mi
- 12/12/202367,507 mi+309 mi
- 13/01/202568,819 mi+1,312 mi
Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 JCS 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 (SJ53 JCS) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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