MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipe modified/repaired with rubber hose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside parking brake efficiency poor
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel pipe modified/repaired with rubber hose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside parking brake efficiency poor
Unable to check load area due to excess luggage. Please remove before reinspection
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge
nearside rear tyre is perishing
rear springs are corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both rear springs are corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both rear springs are corroded
play in both rear upper hub pins
slight scoring on rear brake discs
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cut in inner sidewall
play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear coil spring(s) corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cut in inner sidewall
play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear coil spring(s) corroded
(both) rear coil spring(s) slightly corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cut (inner) sidewall
(both) rear coil spring(s) slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cut (inner) sidewall
nearside front tyre inner sidewall split but not to cords
rear discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres cracked.
Small cracks and cuts in all tyres.
small cut in O/S/R tyre wall.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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B21 ERK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 B21 ERK, 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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B21 ERK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2005.
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