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YF05 FCL

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 122,608 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 122,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,513 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 115,513 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,858 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

slight wear on rear suspension joints

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,634 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

slight wear on both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 71,347 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,589 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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YF05 FCL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF05 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 FCL registered?

YF05 FCL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YF05 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 FCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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