2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LB05 OTA
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 133,021 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 OTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 133,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 OTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (LB05 OTA) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LB05 OTA Mileage History
- 10/05/2022124,549 mi
- 17/04/2023129,065 mi+4,516 mi
- 13/05/2023129,308 mi+243 mi
- 13/05/2024133,021 mi+3,713 mi
Average of roughly 4,215 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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