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YH05 XLE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 93,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,808 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 91,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 89,744 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 89,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 87,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,817 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 78,721 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 72,864 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,076 miles

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,993 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 25,860 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH05 XLE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YH05 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 XLE registered?

YH05 XLE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YH05 XLE safe to buy?

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