2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · PY05 EYT
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 136,444 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY05 EYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 136,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY05 EYT 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 (PY05 EYT) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PY05 EYT Mileage History
- 15/05/2025128,764 mi
- 21/05/2025128,871 mi+107 mi
- 27/05/2026136,345 mi+7,474 mi
- 09/06/2026136,441 mi+96 mi
- 10/06/2026136,444 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,169 miles per year across 5 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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