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AJ05 YKF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 103,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 103,884 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,767 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 101,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit rear box (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,231 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jul 2016 95,231 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 85,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,928 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front tyres underinflated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,693 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,455 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,428 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AJ05 YKF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 YKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 YKF registered?

AJ05 YKF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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