2004 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SN04 LRA
2004 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 128,443 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN04 LRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 128,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SN04 LRA Mileage History
- 11/04/2024123,701 mi
- 11/04/2025125,836 mi+2,135 mi
- 23/04/2025125,975 mi+139 mi
- 22/04/2026128,436 mi+2,461 mi
- 29/04/2026128,443 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN04 LRA 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 (SN04 LRA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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