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YG55 XND

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,703 mi
Last recorded130,703 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 130,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,339 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides strengthening plate onto inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,103 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,913 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 113,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both inner showing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 104,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 104,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,865 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 97,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,033 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,994 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,645 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,147 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,147 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,013 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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YG55 XND is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YG55 XND, 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 YG55 XND registered?

YG55 XND is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is YG55 XND safe to buy?

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