
Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LB05 BXNMOT history
LB05 BXN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 146,180 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 BXN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 BXN was last recorded at 146,180 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 8,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 138,173 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,007 miles
- Average per year
- 6,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,180 miles
- 2023 – 138,173 miles
- 2022 – 136,246 miles
- 2021 – 134,101 miles
- 2020 – 133,824 miles
- 2019 – 126,568 miles
- 2018 – 122,177 miles
- 2017 – 114,200 miles
- 2016 – 111,825 miles
- 2014 – 103,370 miles
- 2013 – 91,291 miles
- 2012 – 74,611 miles
- 2011 – 65,847 miles
- 2010 – 57,017 miles
- 2009 – 55,490 miles
- 2008 – 46,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,180 miles (+8,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 146,180 miles
- Test number
- 598928900680
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,173 miles (+1,927)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 138,173 miles
- Test number
- 449374349234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,246 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 136,246 miles
- Test number
- 282062428129
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass134,101 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 134,101 miles
- Test number
- 235060672652
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,100 miles (+276)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,100 miles
- Test number
- 536204338932
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,824 miles (+7,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,824 miles
- Test number
- 724517928953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass126,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 126,568 miles
- Test number
- 916417271110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,568 miles (+4,391)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,568 miles
- Test number
- 985569197999
- DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass122,177 miles (+7,977)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 122,177 miles
- Test number
- 277785334451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,200 miles (+2,375)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,200 miles
- Test number
- 661711339285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,825 miles (+8,455)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 111,825 miles
- Test number
- 452939373458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,370 miles (+12,079)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,370 miles
- Test number
- 349168714302
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,291 miles (+10,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 91,291 miles
- Test number
- 839741513337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail81,094 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,094 miles
- Test number
- 599164983013
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,094 miles (+6,483)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,094 miles
- Test number
- 959824183007
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,611 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,611 miles
- Test number
- 326919072085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,847 miles (+8,830)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,847 miles
- Test number
- 437701581017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,017 miles (+1,527)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,017 miles
- Test number
- 190668280071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,490 miles (+9,271)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,490 miles
- Test number
- 471257139360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,219 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,219 miles
- Test number
- 450992458488
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about LB05 BXN
- Does LB05 BXN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 BXN expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 BXN?
- The MOT on LB05 BXN expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 BXN done?
- LB05 BXN was recorded at 146,180 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 6,448 miles a year.
- Has LB05 BXN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 BXN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB05 BXN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 BXN find?
- LB05 BXN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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