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YF05 FDL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,967 mi
Last recorded129,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 129,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

eml light

nearside front tyre small deep cut in tread

nearside rear tyre stepping inner shoulder and going out of shape

Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

eml light

nearside front tyre small deep cut in tread

nearside rear tyre stepping inner shoulder and going out of shape

Pass 31 May 2012 117,925 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,057 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts in outer side walls no wire or cord showing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres have cuts in outer side walls no wire or cord showing at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,509 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 FDL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

YF05 FDL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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