2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · RJ55 RKA
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 148,366 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 RKA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 148,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 RKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (RJ55 RKA) between July 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
RJ55 RKA Mileage History
- 30/07/200848,869 mi
- 24/09/200968,255 mi+19,386 mi
- 21/09/201082,634 mi+14,379 mi
- 22/09/201193,747 mi+11,113 mi
- 24/09/2012107,431 mi+13,684 mi
- 24/09/2012107,432 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2013113,048 mi+5,616 mi
- 18/09/2014119,146 mi+6,098 mi
- 18/09/2015124,198 mi+5,052 mi
- 13/09/2016126,554 mi+2,356 mi
- 15/09/2017129,123 mi+2,569 mi
- 14/09/2018132,159 mi+3,036 mi
- 05/09/2019133,242 mi+1,083 mi
- 08/09/2020133,697 mi+455 mi
- 08/09/2020133,698 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/2021134,098 mi+400 mi
- 13/09/2022135,537 mi+1,439 mi
- 11/09/2023136,788 mi+1,251 mi
- 06/09/2024140,023 mi+3,235 mi
- 06/09/2024140,025 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025144,119 mi+4,094 mi
- 24/09/2025144,119 mi
- 11/09/2026148,264 mi+4,145 mi
- 30/10/2026148,366 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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