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YD05 SFJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,399 mi
Last recorded154,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 154,399 miles

Exhaust system - outer skin corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear external light unit casing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - characters slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing - both sides, slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 151,828 miles

Nearside Front shocker/strut very rusty

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm pin/bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension area showing corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2025 151,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker/strut very rusty

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm pin/bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension area showing corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 150,075 miles

Damage to Nearside rear light unit outer casing - not impacting light output.

Minor corrosion throughout exhaust system.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 150,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damage to Nearside rear light unit outer casing - not impacting light output.

Minor corrosion throughout exhaust system.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,733 miles

Central Exhaust slincer corded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives very poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives very poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 145,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 140,745 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber beginning to wear smooth.

Centre section of exhaust system slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 63,644 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 56,964 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 50,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,969 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD05 SFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD05 SFJ, 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.

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What year was YD05 SFJ registered?

YD05 SFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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