2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · SK05 MXL
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 131,899 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2016.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK05 MXL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2015
- 131,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK05 MXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (SK05 MXL) between March 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.
SK05 MXL Mileage History
- 28/03/200838,459 mi
- 18/03/200956,382 mi+17,923 mi
- 23/03/201075,873 mi+19,491 mi
- 05/05/201196,813 mi+20,940 mi
- 05/05/201196,813 mi
- 21/07/201197,495 mi+682 mi
- 21/07/201197,495 mi
- 07/12/2012109,064 mi+11,569 mi
- 14/12/2012109,422 mi+358 mi
- 21/06/2014122,322 mi+12,900 mi
- 28/08/2015131,899 mi+9,577 mi
Average of roughly 12,599 miles per year across 11 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: 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
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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