2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · KY05 MLL
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 122,236 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY05 MLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 122,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY05 MLL 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 (KY05 MLL) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KY05 MLL Mileage History
- 25/07/2022103,478 mi
- 26/07/2022103,480 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2023111,203 mi+7,723 mi
- 19/06/2024122,234 mi+11,031 mi
- 20/06/2024122,236 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,845 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
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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- 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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