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YF05 FCN

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,371 mi
Last recorded79,371 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,371 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 56,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 56,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,756 miles

both front and rear brake pads appear worn - uncertain due to poor visibility/access - recommend removal of wheels for closer inspection

Pass 30 May 2008 23,589 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 FCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

YF05 FCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YF05 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 FCN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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