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CK05 YVL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,472 mi
Last recorded94,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DULL (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,540 miles

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

both headlamps lens dull/defective

slight body work damage to nearside

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,469 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,932 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 59,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 57,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,460 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2017 55,308 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer deep cut along tyres wall

Pass 5 May 2015 52,815 miles

cuts along n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,066 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear all tyres outer edge worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,066 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear all tyres outer edge worn

Pass 31 May 2012 49,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,605 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,596 miles

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

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 YVL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK05 YVL registered?

CK05 YVL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is CK05 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 YVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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