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2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · GF55 BBK

GF55 BBK

2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 95,305 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2005 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
95,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
2000cc
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GF55 BBK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
  • 95,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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GF55 BBK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 03:45
MOT Analysis

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 (GF55 BBK) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY

GF55 BBK Mileage History

  1. 25/11/202183,321 mi
  2. 22/11/202286,599 mi+3,278 mi
  3. 16/11/202389,555 mi+2,956 mi
  4. 21/11/202492,606 mi+3,051 mi
  5. 28/11/202595,305 mi+2,699 mi

Average of roughly 2,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2005 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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