2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · YW05 CYV
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 147,287 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YW05 CYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 147,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YW05 CYV Mileage History
- 08/08/2024145,018 mi
- 08/08/2025145,586 mi+568 mi
- 21/08/2025145,588 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2026147,287 mi+1,699 mi
- 24/07/2026147,287 mi
Average of roughly 1,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YW05 CYV 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 (YW05 CYV) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))”.
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