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AJ05 YKM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor brace/strengthener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,970 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 134,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,237 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension corroded [springs , shocks , subframe]

Rear suspension corroded [subframe , springs , rear arms]

Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,767 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,767 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 132,327 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shocker attatchment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shocker attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 127,604 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 127,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 125,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 120,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 120,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,457 miles

slight roughness in o/s/f top strut bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YKM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

AJ05 YKM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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