2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MW05 RHJ
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 128,509 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW05 RHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/06/2023
- 128,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW05 RHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (MW05 RHJ) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
MW05 RHJ Mileage History
- 21/06/2022123,465 mi
- 28/06/2023128,509 mi+5,044 mi
Average of roughly 4,953 miles per year across 2 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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