2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · YD05 SGV
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 123,569 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD05 SGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 123,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD05 SGV 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 (YD05 SGV) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YD05 SGV Mileage History
- 24/03/2022115,986 mi
- 28/03/2023120,604 mi+4,618 mi
- 23/03/2024122,345 mi+1,741 mi
- 30/07/2025123,569 mi+1,224 mi
Average of roughly 2,263 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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- 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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