2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · K20 JAJ
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 110,904 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K20 JAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 110,904 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.
K20 JAJ 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 2005 Saab 9-3 (K20 JAJ) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
K20 JAJ Mileage History
- 27/01/202398,387 mi
- 01/02/2024101,961 mi+3,574 mi
- 11/01/2025105,203 mi+3,242 mi
- 05/02/2026110,904 mi+5,701 mi
- 06/02/2026110,904 mi
Average of roughly 4,134 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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