2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · GF55 BCO
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 133,620 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 BCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 133,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 BCO 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 BCO) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GF55 BCO Mileage History
- 25/11/2022130,567 mi
- 08/11/2023133,099 mi+2,532 mi
- 08/11/2023133,099 mi
- 20/11/2024133,618 mi+519 mi
- 03/12/2024133,620 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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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