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SO05 EJL

2005 Saab 9-3 · Petrol · 1985cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1985cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Saab 9-3 Petrol 1985cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 85,853 miles on the clock, averaging 2,344 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 EJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,344

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,053
Average per year2,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 EJL 46k56k66k76k86k '08'25'18

Check SO05 EJL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage76,800 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage76,256 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage73,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage71,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage66,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage65,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage64,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage62,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
PASS
Mileage61,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage59,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage56,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage54,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage50,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage48,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage46,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 EJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1985cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 EJL

What car is SO05 EJL?

SO05 EJL is an black Saab 9-3, petrol (1985cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO05 EJL?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 EJL was 85,853 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 EJL passed its MOT?

SO05 EJL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is SO05 EJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 EJL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO05 EJL?

SO05 EJL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.