2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LB05 HWK

The 2025‑03‑29 MOT at 166,713 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the legal roadworthiness standards. The series of annual tests from 2022 onward shows a stable maintenance record, with each subsequent test passing without any reported faults, indicating that previous owners have addressed earlier advisories. At roughly 7,939 miles per year, the mileage aligns with typical usage for a 21‑year‑old car, but the progression from 131,184 miles in January 2018 to 166,713 miles in March 2025 represents an accumulation of 35,529 miles over seven years, or about 5,078 miles annually, which is higher than the average but not excessive. The record shows continuous annual testing with no long periods of inactivity, and the mileage increments between successive tests are modest, ranging from 1,745 miles (2020‑2021) to 4,775 miles (2022‑2023). A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system, as repeated advisories on ball joint play, worn anti‑roll bar linkages and deteriorated CV boots appear in 2020, 2019 and 2018 entries, suggesting that bushes, coil springs and mounting points may be approaching the end of their service life. The recurring mentions of worn brake discs, pitting and occasional binding caliper warnings in 2018 and 2019 indicate that the braking components merit thorough inspection for wear, corrosion and proper operation. Finally, the history of tyre wear close to the legal limit, persistent washer and lamp faults, and the presence of oil leaks and structural rust in earlier tests point to a need to examine tyre tread depth, verify the condition of the exhaust and chassis for rust, and confirm that the constant‑velocity joints and drive shafts are intact, as these items have repeatedly required attention.