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AJ05 YKP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 70,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 68,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 67,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe cross brace missing

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YKP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

AJ05 YKP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AJ05 YKP safe to buy?

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