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YR55 AYY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,112 mi
Last recorded62,112 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,112 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 60,322 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 60,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 58,695 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 57,019 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,068 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 55,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 53,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 53,722 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 51,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,998 miles

Front tyres worn to wear markers, 225/45/17 Y

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,998 miles

Front tyres worn to wear markers, 225/45/17 Y

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,378 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and split around full circumference, Just legal

Offside rear tyre perished and split around full circumference + has a nail stuck in it, Just legal

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,047 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre + Perished and spliting 225/45/17 94 W

Nearside rear tyre perished and spliting

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in Offside rear tyre + Perished and spliting 225/45/17 94 W

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,076 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,498 miles

front number plate backing is deteriorating

o/s/f tyre is very close to legal limit recommend replacement,n/s/f tyre is on 3mm,legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,119 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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YR55 AYY 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 72%.

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 YR55 AYY, 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 YR55 AYY registered?

YR55 AYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 AYY safe to buy?

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