2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · AE05 XEH
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 38,935 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE05 XEH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 38,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE05 XEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (AE05 XEH) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
AE05 XEH Mileage History
- 12/05/202338,935 mi
- 12/05/202338,935 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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