2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · KP55 AEG
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 130,464 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2020.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP55 AEG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2020
- 130,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP55 AEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (KP55 AEG) between September 2008 and November 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KP55 AEG Mileage History
- 10/09/200838,399 mi
- 25/01/201047,413 mi+9,014 mi
- 28/01/201157,418 mi+10,005 mi
- 23/01/201264,279 mi+6,861 mi
- 23/01/201249,620 mi-14,659 mi
- 25/01/201369,279 mi+19,659 mi
- 24/01/201476,420 mi+7,141 mi
- 28/01/201588,123 mi+11,703 mi
- 05/07/2016108,088 mi+19,965 mi
- 05/07/2016108,088 mi
- 10/08/2017114,034 mi+5,946 mi
- 29/08/2018124,723 mi+10,689 mi
- 03/09/2019128,747 mi+4,024 mi
- 04/09/2019128,756 mi+9 mi
- 10/11/2020130,464 mi+1,708 mi
Average of roughly 7,567 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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