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YE55 VTF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 83,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 83,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,221 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 81,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bracket top broken/corroded off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bracket broken/corroded off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,205 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,338 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,313 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,397 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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YE55 VTF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YE55 VTF, 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 YE55 VTF registered?

YE55 VTF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YE55 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VTF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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