2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · OE05 AFO
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 117,680 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OE05 AFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 117,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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OE05 AFO Mileage History
- 27/03/2024113,422 mi
- 28/03/2025115,017 mi+1,595 mi
- 10/04/2025115,025 mi+8 mi
- 28/04/2026117,629 mi+2,604 mi
- 30/04/2026117,680 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 2,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OE05 AFO 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 (OE05 AFO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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