2005 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · OV05 VWO
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 130,747 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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OV05 VWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
- 130,747 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.
OV05 VWO 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 (OV05 VWO) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OV05 VWO Mileage History
- 14/02/2022122,253 mi
- 27/02/2023126,686 mi+4,433 mi
- 28/02/2023126,686 mi
- 01/03/2024130,747 mi+4,061 mi
- 04/03/2024130,747 mi
Average of roughly 4,143 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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