2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · NT05 LJL
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 62,708 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NT05 LJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 62,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NT05 LJL 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 (NT05 LJL) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NT05 LJL Mileage History
- 16/06/202361,383 mi
- 16/06/202361,383 mi
- 24/06/202462,028 mi+645 mi
- 27/06/202462,039 mi+11 mi
- 04/07/202562,708 mi+669 mi
Average of roughly 646 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: 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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