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YF05 FDV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,180 mi
Last recorded57,180 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,180 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,099 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenes deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,962 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 51,962 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 51,809 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,366 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 51,366 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,404 miles

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

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 FDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

YF05 FDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 FDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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