2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BU05 XMH
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 166,335 miles. MOT expired on 25 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU05 XMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 166,335 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.
BU05 XMH 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 (BU05 XMH) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU05 XMH Mileage History
- 18/12/2021156,240 mi
- 15/12/2022160,229 mi+3,989 mi
- 04/12/2023161,325 mi+1,096 mi
- 06/12/2023161,325 mi
- 10/12/2024166,335 mi+5,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 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: 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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