2005 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · PX55 HLK
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 107,006 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX55 HLK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2023
- 107,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX55 HLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (PX55 HLK) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
PX55 HLK Mileage History
- 02/02/2022103,807 mi
- 07/02/2022103,807 mi
- 08/04/2023107,006 mi+3,199 mi
Average of roughly 2,717 miles per year across 3 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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