2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · WB55 AAB
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 144,941 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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WB55 AAB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 144,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WB55 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (WB55 AAB) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WB55 AAB Mileage History
- 09/11/2021137,846 mi
- 09/11/2021137,846 mi
- 18/05/2023144,941 mi+7,095 mi
Average of roughly 4,671 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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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