2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · SL05 MLE
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 217,507 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 MLE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 217,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 MLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (SL05 MLE) between March 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL05 MLE Mileage History
- 07/03/200865,320 mi
- 13/03/200865,320 mi
- 21/08/200872,066 mi+6,746 mi
- 25/02/200958,579 mi-13,487 mi
- 07/08/200983,096 mi+24,517 mi
- 04/08/201096,961 mi+13,865 mi
- 04/08/201096,961 mi
- 05/07/2011109,007 mi+12,046 mi
- 06/07/2011109,009 mi+2 mi
- 05/07/2012121,466 mi+12,457 mi
- 07/06/2013132,359 mi+10,893 mi
- 23/08/2014146,400 mi+14,041 mi
- 25/02/2016164,302 mi+17,902 mi
- 26/02/2016164,302 mi
- 18/02/2017175,286 mi+10,984 mi
- 24/02/2018187,253 mi+11,967 mi
- 22/02/2019200,782 mi+13,529 mi
- 22/02/2019200,782 mi
- 22/02/2020208,469 mi+7,687 mi
- 30/03/2021214,647 mi+6,178 mi
- 01/04/2021214,647 mi
- 14/03/2022215,366 mi+719 mi
- 14/03/2022215,370 mi+4 mi
- 28/03/2023216,063 mi+693 mi
- 26/03/2024216,707 mi+644 mi
- 21/03/2025217,502 mi+795 mi
- 21/03/2025217,507 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,932 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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