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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 BYXMOT history

LB05 BYX is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
144,838 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BYX was last recorded at 144,838 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 5,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2012: 5,867 miles, lower than 48,496 miles on 28 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,348 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,490 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,838 miles
  • 2022 – 139,348 miles
  • 2021 – 135,344 miles
  • 2020 – 130,296 miles
  • 2019 – 124,556 miles
  • 2018 – 120,673 miles
  • 2017 – 116,842 miles
  • 2016 – 108,854 miles
  • 2015 – 96,622 miles
  • 2014 – 88,024 miles
  • 2013 – 79,912 miles
  • 2012 – 5,867 miles
  • 2011 – 48,496 miles
  • 2010 – 42,417 miles
  • 2009 – 37,563 miles
  • 2008 – 29,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,838 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    185932121147
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,837 miles (+5,489)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,837 miles
    Test number
    119898586782
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    254124045603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,348 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    545014763647
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,348 miles (+4,004)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    846751140374
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,344 miles
    Test number
    849364826471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,344 miles (+5,048)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,344 miles
    Test number
    881558631500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    451081819221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  9. Fail130,281 miles (+5,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    929894350636
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  10. Pass124,556 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    124,556 miles
    Test number
    625658006985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,673 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,673 miles
    Test number
    790723692313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,842 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    419811864028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,854 miles (+12,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    930449740255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,622 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    906291395130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,024 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    295282514215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,912 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,912 miles
    Test number
    505134403221
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail79,912 miles (+74,045)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,912 miles
    Test number
    525684403201
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass5,867 miles (-42,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,867 miles
    Test number
    806912152156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,496 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    967228541101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,417 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    324462750197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,563 miles (+7,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    122739289193
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin

  22. Pass29,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,965 miles
    Test number
    891478498198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BYX

Does LB05 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BYX expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BYX?
The MOT on LB05 BYX expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BYX done?
LB05 BYX was recorded at 144,838 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has LB05 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BYX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 BYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 BYX find?
LB05 BYX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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