2005 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · MF05 EKV
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 116,247 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF05 EKV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 116,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF05 EKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (MF05 EKV) between June 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
MF05 EKV Mileage History
- 03/06/200828,033 mi
- 03/06/200828,033 mi
- 03/06/200937,603 mi+9,570 mi
- 05/06/200937,612 mi+9 mi
- 26/07/201046,490 mi+8,878 mi
- 29/07/201153,513 mi+7,023 mi
- 07/08/201259,171 mi+5,658 mi
- 08/08/201259,175 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/201364,355 mi+5,180 mi
- 13/08/201468,383 mi+4,028 mi
- 24/08/201571,881 mi+3,498 mi
- 09/09/201571,882 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/201676,121 mi+4,239 mi
- 30/06/201777,780 mi+1,659 mi
- 15/08/201880,265 mi+2,485 mi
- 07/08/201983,689 mi+3,424 mi
- 01/02/202190,915 mi+7,226 mi
- 20/01/202295,585 mi+4,670 mi
- 20/01/202295,585 mi
- 03/03/2023101,279 mi+5,694 mi
- 08/03/2023101,301 mi+22 mi
- 15/03/2024110,434 mi+9,133 mi
- 15/03/2024110,440 mi+6 mi
- 01/04/2025116,247 mi+5,807 mi
Average of roughly 5,242 miles per year across 24 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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