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2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · YF05 FDK

YF05 FDK

2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 76,709 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,709 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
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YF05 FDK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
  • 76,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YF05 FDK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 12:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (YF05 FDK) between September 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

PASS
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ADVISORY

YF05 FDK Mileage History

  1. 04/09/202368,711 mi
  2. 08/09/202368,721 mi+10 mi
  3. 09/08/202476,076 mi+7,355 mi
  4. 09/08/202476,079 mi+3 mi
  5. 10/04/202676,709 mi+630 mi

Average of roughly 3,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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