2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BT55 UWS
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 75,345 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 UWS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 75,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 UWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (BT55 UWS) between November 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BT55 UWS Mileage History
- 28/11/200822,973 mi
- 20/11/200930,377 mi+7,404 mi
- 19/11/201036,343 mi+5,966 mi
- 16/03/201137,521 mi+1,178 mi
- 16/11/201142,112 mi+4,591 mi
- 26/11/201249,260 mi+7,148 mi
- 26/11/201249,260 mi
- 07/11/201355,856 mi+6,596 mi
- 11/11/201462,029 mi+6,173 mi
- 24/03/201563,556 mi+1,527 mi
- 27/03/201563,556 mi
- 30/03/201665,614 mi+2,058 mi
- 31/03/201665,617 mi+3 mi
- 29/03/201767,215 mi+1,598 mi
- 29/03/201767,215 mi
- 25/04/201868,768 mi+1,553 mi
- 02/05/201868,784 mi+16 mi
- 24/04/201970,143 mi+1,359 mi
- 24/04/201970,150 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/202071,308 mi+1,158 mi
- 29/10/202071,308 mi
- 05/11/202171,773 mi+465 mi
- 24/10/202275,345 mi+3,572 mi
- 24/10/202275,345 mi
Average of roughly 3,767 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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