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YT55 FNY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box joint clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,740 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,251 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple loose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YT55 FNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YT55 FNY, 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 YT55 FNY registered?

YT55 FNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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