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CK55 YME

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 YME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,072 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 142,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML Light on

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,459 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 135,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 132,409 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,537 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,173 miles

N/S/R Upper suspension arm slight play

Rear pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,240 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,547 miles

wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,927 miles

Rear Upper Suspension 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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CK55 YME is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CK55 YME, 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 CK55 YME registered?

CK55 YME is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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