2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · CK05 YHF
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 60,441 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK05 YHF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 60,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK05 YHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (CK05 YHF) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad material breaking away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c))”; “Brake performance not tested Due to NSF brake pad breaking up (1.2.1 (g))”.
CK05 YHF Mileage History
- 14/04/200814,505 mi
- 06/04/200919,305 mi+4,800 mi
- 22/04/201022,971 mi+3,666 mi
- 19/04/201125,152 mi+2,181 mi
- 28/04/201228,377 mi+3,225 mi
- 08/04/201330,377 mi+2,000 mi
- 08/04/201330,377 mi
- 08/04/201432,492 mi+2,115 mi
- 25/04/201534,628 mi+2,136 mi
- 12/04/201637,354 mi+2,726 mi
- 06/05/201740,027 mi+2,673 mi
- 07/04/201841,698 mi+1,671 mi
- 13/04/201943,040 mi+1,342 mi
- 13/04/201943,040 mi
- 02/06/202043,885 mi+845 mi
- 02/06/202043,885 mi
- 09/04/202144,104 mi+219 mi
- 20/04/202144,105 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202245,981 mi+1,876 mi
- 15/04/202245,981 mi
- 11/04/202347,814 mi+1,833 mi
- 25/04/202451,571 mi+3,757 mi
- 28/03/202554,946 mi+3,375 mi
- 20/04/202660,441 mi+5,495 mi
- 20/04/202660,441 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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