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YM55 UTX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 80,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 67,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 67,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,831 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 44,015 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 44,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,076 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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YM55 UTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM55 UTX, 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 YM55 UTX registered?

YM55 UTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is YM55 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 UTX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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