2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · KN05 FPL
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2005. Recorded mileage 124,732 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN05 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 124,732 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.
KN05 FPL 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 (KN05 FPL) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KN05 FPL Mileage History
- 28/02/2024119,531 mi
- 28/02/2024119,531 mi
- 24/02/2025122,135 mi+2,604 mi
- 07/03/2025122,141 mi+6 mi
- 06/03/2026124,732 mi+2,591 mi
Average of roughly 2,578 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: 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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