2005 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · EX55 VEF
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,594 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX55 VEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 119,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX55 VEF 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 (EX55 VEF) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
EX55 VEF Mileage History
- 03/03/2022100,267 mi
- 22/02/2023109,002 mi+8,735 mi
- 11/03/2024115,897 mi+6,895 mi
- 08/03/2025119,594 mi+3,697 mi
- 10/03/2025119,594 mi
Average of roughly 6,399 miles per year across 5 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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