CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM55 VFK

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,931 mi
Last recorded195,931 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 195,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 195,924 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 169,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 143,272 miles

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2010 118,550 miles

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

both rear tyres have stepped tread

centre exhaust section getting rusty

crack in front number plate

drivers seat belt very slow to retract

front brake discs scored

Pass 6 Dec 2010 118,550 miles

both rear tyres have stepped tread

centre exhaust section getting rusty

crack in front number plate

drivers seat belt very slow to retract

front brake discs scored

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,410 miles

surface rust on center exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,725 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,696 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM55 VFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFK, 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

How do I check the history of YM55 VFK?

You can check the full history of YM55 VFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM55 VFK registered?

YM55 VFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is YM55 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 VFK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM55 VFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM55 VFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.