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YD05 SFK

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,917 mi
Last recorded116,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 110,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 124,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 97,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 91,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage repair evident on nearside rear outer sill .unable to check due to sill skirt covering

offside rear tyre perished in tread grooves

slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

YD05 SFK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YD05 SFK safe to buy?

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