2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LM05 OCA
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 88,652 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 OCA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 88,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 OCA 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 (LM05 OCA) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LM05 OCA Mileage History
- 09/03/202286,031 mi
- 27/03/202387,859 mi+1,828 mi
- 11/05/202488,652 mi+793 mi
- 11/05/202488,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,206 miles per year across 4 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
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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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