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YF05 FDZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 157,167 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

wipers split & do not park automatically

Pass 16 Mar 2015 149,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 149,060 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,542 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 156,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 128,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 125,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 125,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,131 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 116,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 105,653 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)

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 FDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

YF05 FDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is YF05 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 FDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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