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131 GKB

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 GKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 110,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 104,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 99,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,632 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,707 miles

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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131 GKB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 131 GKB, 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 131 GKB registered?

131 GKB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is 131 GKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 131 GKB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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