2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SL05 XEG
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 116,734 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 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
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SL05 XEG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
- 116,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (SL05 XEG) between April 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
SL05 XEG Mileage History
- 07/04/200840,191 mi
- 14/04/200840,252 mi+61 mi
- 16/04/200840,252 mi
- 22/04/200948,204 mi+7,952 mi
- 09/04/201053,302 mi+5,098 mi
- 05/08/201154,735 mi+1,433 mi
- 05/08/201154,735 mi
- 16/07/201259,195 mi+4,460 mi
- 17/07/201259,164 mi-31 mi
- 08/07/201365,190 mi+6,026 mi
- 14/07/201469,455 mi+4,265 mi
- 14/07/201573,921 mi+4,466 mi
- 30/09/201680,367 mi+6,446 mi
- 21/09/201788,212 mi+7,845 mi
- 22/09/201788,212 mi
- 27/09/201895,668 mi+7,456 mi
- 22/09/2019104,831 mi+9,163 mi
- 03/10/2020110,819 mi+5,988 mi
- 16/10/2021113,447 mi+2,628 mi
- 16/10/2021113,447 mi
- 27/09/2022116,734 mi+3,287 mi
- 04/10/2022116,734 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 22 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: Poor
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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