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YF05 FCV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 101,071 miles

Headlamp washer not working.

Fail 5 May 2022 101,071 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp washer not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 100,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,971 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 83,918 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing on outer wall

offside rear tyre slightly stepping in tread

Pass 30 May 2014 80,598 miles

offside rear tyre slightly stepping in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,348 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,063 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,655 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,754 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 FCV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

YF05 FCV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is YF05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 FCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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