2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · GF55 BBU
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 161,713 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1910cc
GF55 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 161,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GF55 BBU Mileage History
- 13/10/2021157,355 mi
- 20/10/2021157,554 mi+199 mi
- 26/10/2022161,445 mi+3,891 mi
- 29/08/2025161,701 mi+256 mi
- 29/08/2025161,713 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF55 BBU 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 (GF55 BBU) between October 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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