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CK05 YHF

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,441 mi
Last recorded60,441 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,441 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,814 miles

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 45,981 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 45,981 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,105 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 44,104 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to NSF brake pad breaking up (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad material breaking away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 43,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2017 40,027 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,971 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,305 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,505 miles

sill and body covers fitted

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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CK05 YHF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CK05 YHF, 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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CK05 YHF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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