2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RY54 NHU
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 71,328 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY54 NHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 71,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY54 NHU 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 (RY54 NHU) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RY54 NHU Mileage History
- 25/02/202268,409 mi
- 13/04/202369,383 mi+974 mi
- 09/04/202470,106 mi+723 mi
- 02/04/202570,710 mi+604 mi
- 30/03/202671,328 mi+618 mi
Average of roughly 714 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: Good
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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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