2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · KY55 HWK
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,264 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY55 HWK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2022
- 172,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY55 HWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (KY55 HWK) between August 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KY55 HWK Mileage History
- 20/08/200843,628 mi
- 24/08/200954,235 mi+10,607 mi
- 21/09/201062,212 mi+7,977 mi
- 29/09/201168,656 mi+6,444 mi
- 02/10/201274,804 mi+6,148 mi
- 27/09/201380,294 mi+5,490 mi
- 29/09/201486,126 mi+5,832 mi
- 08/08/201598,653 mi+12,527 mi
- 15/10/2016114,005 mi+15,352 mi
- 07/10/2017123,353 mi+9,348 mi
- 13/10/2018133,790 mi+10,437 mi
- 12/10/2019142,398 mi+8,608 mi
- 11/06/2020146,315 mi+3,917 mi
- 19/06/2020146,317 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/2021156,714 mi+10,397 mi
- 18/06/2022172,264 mi+15,550 mi
Average of roughly 9,303 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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