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YC05 BUW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,856 mi
Last recorded190,856 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 190,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 186,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 186,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 183,716 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 180,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 175,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 171,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 166,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 166,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 158,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 148,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,831 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,523 miles

Offside Rear HALF SIDE LIGHT OUT

SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN O/S/F

Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,522 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear HALF SIDE LIGHT OUT

SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN O/S/F

Pass 19 Mar 2015 199,139 miles

front tyres worn on edges getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 2 Mar 2011 66,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,681 miles

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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YC05 BUW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 YC05 BUW, 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 YC05 BUW registered?

YC05 BUW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YC05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 BUW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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