SAAB 9-3 GP05XAB has 22 MOTs

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This 2005 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 105,578 miles 3 weeks ago on Monday 30th March 2026 at 15:27.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 31st March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

GP05XAB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST MARCH 2027105,578 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED27TH MARCH 2026105,513 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202531ST MARCH 2026101,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished And Slight Damage (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH MARCH 2025101,426 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished And Slight Damage (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202431ST MARCH 202595,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sides Top Suspension Arm Bushes Have Slight Play
FAILED28TH MARCH 202495,284 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Seals At Flex Pipe To Caliper Leaking Fluid (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sides Top Suspension Arm Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED29TH MARCH 202331ST MARCH 202489,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlight Lenses Getting Discoloured
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Outer Tread Has Slight Wear
PASSED24TH MARCH 202231ST MARCH 202383,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202131ST MARCH 202277,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202031ST MARCH 202171,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED9TH MARCH 202071,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 201931ST MARCH 202061,594 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201629TH OCTOBER 201750,339 MI
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 201650,339 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201529TH OCTOBER 201650,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201550,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 201546,810 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201311TH SEPTEMBER 201441,655 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201211TH SEPTEMBER 201337,818 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20103RD OCTOBER 201137,475 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 200928TH JULY 201031,009 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 200828TH JULY 200925,745 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GP05XAB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

GP05XAB MOT Comments

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GP05XAB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 105,578 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,028 miles

GP05XAB FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration GP05XAB was manufactured on Thursday 28th July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 105,578 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 5,028 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GP05XAB has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 42 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does GP05XAB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 GP05XAB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GP05XAB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 GP05XAB does have Tax. Read more

When does GP05XAB Tax expire?

The current Tax for GP05XAB will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GP05XAB MOT expire?

The current MOT for GP05XAB will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 31st March 2027. Read more

When did GP05XAB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GP05XAB was on Monday 30th March 2026 at 15:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GP05XAB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GP05XAB we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GP05XAB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GP05XAB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GP05XAB?

GP05XAB is registered as a 2005 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has GP05XAB done?

The odometer reading for GP05XAB at the last MOT in March 2026 was 105,578 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,028 miles per year. Read more

How old is GP05XAB?

The vehicle GP05XAB was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th July 2005. Read more

What colour is GP05XAB?

The official colour of GP05XAB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GP05XAB have?

GP05XAB has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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