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YF05 FCM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 127,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,996 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2013 111,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,842 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,859 miles

bad oil leak

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,859 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bad oil leak

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,029 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FCM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF05 FCM, 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 YF05 FCM registered?

YF05 FCM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is YF05 FCM safe to buy?

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