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B21 ERK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 ERK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,990 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,990 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 109,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 105,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear springs are corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,362 miles

play in both rear upper hub pins

slight scoring on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,773 miles

(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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,773 miles

(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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,563 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split but not to cords

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,723 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,978 miles

Small cracks and cuts in all tyres.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,083 miles

small cut in O/S/R tyre wall.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,143 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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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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What year was B21 ERK registered?

B21 ERK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is B21 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 ERK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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