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YF55 XJK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,834 mi
Last recorded146,834 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,817 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,920 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 136,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 135,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 137,870 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 132,706 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,871 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 117,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, offside very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,319 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36%. offside lower effort. (3.7.B.5b)

Center exhaust bracket detached but system still supported

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, offside very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,784 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,284 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,405 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,447 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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YF55 XJK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 YF55 XJK, 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 YF55 XJK registered?

YF55 XJK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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