2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MF05 SWW
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 211,578 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF05 SWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2023
- 211,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF05 SWW 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 (MF05 SWW) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MF05 SWW Mileage History
- 21/09/2021200,079 mi
- 28/09/2021200,079 mi
- 24/09/2022206,869 mi+6,790 mi
- 07/10/2022206,873 mi+4 mi
- 29/09/2023211,578 mi+4,705 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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