2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · YK55 WLO
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,708 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK55 WLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 131,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK55 WLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (YK55 WLO) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
YK55 WLO Mileage History
- 31/03/2022124,159 mi
- 31/03/2023124,521 mi+362 mi
- 30/03/2024124,735 mi+214 mi
- 27/03/2025124,929 mi+194 mi
- 13/02/2026131,708 mi+6,779 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 miles per year across 5 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
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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