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YD05 SFY

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,521 mi
Last recorded138,521 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 120,802 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,547 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape ( bearing noise )

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,803 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,803 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s mirror cracked

o/s wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,741 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,737 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)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,128 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre out of shape ( poss bearing noise )

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,385 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre small cut side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,221 miles

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 SFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

YD05 SFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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