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YK55 UUX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,806 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,385 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Both shock mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut upper bearing stiff

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Both rear shock mounts

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,865 miles

Front Both tyres on 3mm

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount bearing stiff

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint play, just above steering rack.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,415 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,547 miles

NSF Tyre Worn Inside Edge & Small Cut

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

OSR Tyre Perished

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,547 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSF Tyre Worn Inside Edge & Small Cut

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

OSR Tyre Perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,495 miles

OSR Tyre Perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR Tyre Perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,493 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 58,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,619 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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YK55 UUX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YK55 UUX, 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 YK55 UUX registered?

YK55 UUX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YK55 UUX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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