2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · WH55 CLF
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,082 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH55 CLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 149,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH55 CLF MOT History
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 (WH55 CLF) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WH55 CLF Mileage History
- 05/10/2021141,372 mi
- 05/10/2021141,373 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2022149,051 mi+7,678 mi
- 21/10/2022149,082 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 7,387 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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