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YF05 FDN

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,494 miles

Offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,714 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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YF05 FDN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 104,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF05 FDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF05 FDN registered?

YF05 FDN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 FDN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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