2005 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · KE55 EOL
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,878 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE55 EOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 89,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE55 EOL 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 (KE55 EOL) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KE55 EOL Mileage History
- 08/09/202272,402 mi
- 02/10/202373,954 mi+1,552 mi
- 05/08/202475,078 mi+1,124 mi
- 23/07/202584,355 mi+9,277 mi
- 27/07/202689,878 mi+5,523 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 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: Good
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SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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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