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C2 WLT

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 WLT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 49,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 42,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,659 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,820 miles

Coolant leak

F/N/S tyre worn on outer edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,274 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,493 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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C2 WLT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 WLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C2 WLT registered?

C2 WLT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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