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2005 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration GD05EUB
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,782 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,890 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,258 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- HEADLAMP GLASS DETERIORATED
- RUST STAIN N/S REAR SUSPENSION., LOWER ARM INNER BUSH.
- OIL STAIN N/S FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT AREA
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- OIL STAIN N/S FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT AREA
- RUST STAIN N/S REAR SUSPENSION., LOWER ARM INNER BUSH.
- HEADLAMP GLASS DETERIORATED
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,370 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,832 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,593 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,132 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,094 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,108 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,108 MI
23 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,811 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 23 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,416 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202624 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,230 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 23 Jun 202614 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,272 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,521 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD05EUB was registered on 2005-07-29
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