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YF05 FDC

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,046 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 100,878 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has on strut top mounting slight wear

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,024 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 84,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,605 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,469 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 31 May 2012 34,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,130 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 FDC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

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

Is YF05 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 FDC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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