2005 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · AE55 XLJ
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 106,064 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE55 XLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 106,064 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.
AE55 XLJ 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 (AE55 XLJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE55 XLJ Mileage History
- 21/04/2023103,054 mi
- 24/04/2023103,054 mi
- 12/04/2024104,237 mi+1,183 mi
- 09/04/2025105,086 mi+849 mi
- 07/04/2026106,064 mi+978 mi
Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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