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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 BYSMOT history

LB05 BYS is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
130,805 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BYS was last recorded at 130,805 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,789 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,805 miles
  • 2020 – 124,301 miles
  • 2019 – 117,938 miles
  • 2018 – 114,255 miles
  • 2017 – 109,996 miles
  • 2016 – 106,202 miles
  • 2015 – 103,896 miles
  • 2014 – 100,486 miles
  • 2013 – 98,910 miles
  • 2012 – 97,537 miles
  • 2011 – 87,676 miles
  • 2010 – 77,394 miles
  • 2009 – 66,465 miles
  • 2008 – 54,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,805 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    608039000468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,789 miles (+6,488)4 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,789 miles
    Test number
    545936943099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation correct (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,301 miles (+6,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    116573418613
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass117,938 miles (+3,683)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,938 miles
    Test number
    214389361766
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,255 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    322636574602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,197 miles (+4,201)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,197 miles
    Test number
    509184322497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass109,996 miles (+3,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    691485366802
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass106,202 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    469514855858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,896 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    647944165194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,486 miles
    Test number
    725572074171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,486 miles (+1,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,486 miles
    Test number
    317077964143
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass98,910 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    417126593183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Fail98,908 miles (+1,371)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,908 miles
    Test number
    495603393145
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass97,537 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    845989502268
    • NoteDiscs warn
  15. Fail97,537 miles (+9,861)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    698949302266
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteDiscs warn
  16. Pass87,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    579544991146
    • NoteBoth sides rear top arms outer bushes have slight play
  17. Fail87,676 miles (+10,282)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    788064591103
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides rear top arms outer bushes have slight play
  18. Pass77,394 miles (+10,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    761764990148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,465 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    111696399155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    154563138116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Fail54,032 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    283763338193
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB05 BYS

Does LB05 BYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BYS expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BYS?
The MOT on LB05 BYS expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BYS done?
LB05 BYS was recorded at 130,805 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 5,688 miles a year.
Has LB05 BYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BYS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 BYS 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 BYS find?
LB05 BYS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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