2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RX55 YVO
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 144,519 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX55 YVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 144,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX55 YVO 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 (RX55 YVO) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
RX55 YVO Mileage History
- 05/04/2024132,144 mi
- 27/03/2025138,367 mi+6,223 mi
- 27/03/2025138,368 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/2026144,519 mi+6,151 mi
- 31/03/2026144,519 mi
Average of roughly 6,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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