2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LJ55 VTT
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 73,732 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ55 VTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/12/2025
- 73,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ55 VTT 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 (LJ55 VTT) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
LJ55 VTT Mileage History
- 31/03/202369,661 mi
- 12/04/202369,690 mi+29 mi
- 10/04/202471,414 mi+1,724 mi
- 21/05/202471,433 mi+19 mi
- 01/12/202573,732 mi+2,299 mi
Average of roughly 1,524 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: Poor
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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