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2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SL05 XEG

SL05 XEG

2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 116,734 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2005 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Oct 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
116,734 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Oct 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
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SL05 XEG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
  • 116,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SL05 XEG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (SL05 XEG) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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SL05 XEG Mileage History

  1. 16/10/2021113,447 mi
  2. 16/10/2021113,447 mi
  3. 27/09/2022116,734 mi+3,287 mi
  4. 04/10/2022116,734 mi

Average of roughly 3,399 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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