2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · WN05 GOC
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 181,438 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 GOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/11/2025
- 181,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 GOC 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 (WN05 GOC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim high (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
WN05 GOC Mileage History
- 16/11/2023166,959 mi
- 24/11/2023166,961 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2024174,260 mi+7,299 mi
- 22/11/2024174,308 mi+48 mi
- 26/11/2025181,438 mi+7,130 mi
Average of roughly 7,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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