2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SM55 LAA
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 119,284 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
SM55 LAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 119,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM55 LAA Mileage History
- 18/07/2023107,842 mi
- 30/07/2024112,037 mi+4,195 mi
- 07/07/2025116,306 mi+4,269 mi
- 07/07/2025116,310 mi+4 mi
- 13/07/2026119,284 mi+2,974 mi
Average of roughly 3,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 LAA 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 (SM55 LAA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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