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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass146,180 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass138,173 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,173 miles
    Test number
    449374349234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass126,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,568 miles
    Test number
    916417271110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass122,177 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,177 miles
    Test number
    277785334451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,200 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    661711339285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,825 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,825 miles
    Test number
    452939373458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass65,847 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    437701581017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,017 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    190668280071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,490 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    471257139360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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