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CK05 YVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 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

RegistrationCK05 YVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 94,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2025 92,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 90,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 90,997 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor strengthening ribs corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strengthening rib under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 87,884 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 87,884 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 81,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to age (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to age (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 74,174 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 74,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 70,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 62,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,456 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 55,500 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 51,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 33,903 miles

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

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 YVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow 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 YVN, 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 CK05 YVN registered?

CK05 YVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is CK05 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 YVN 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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