2005 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · KE55 EOX
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 79,655 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE55 EOX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2023
- 79,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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KE55 EOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (KE55 EOX) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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