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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB05 BZJMOT history

LB05 BZJ is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2020
Mileage
171,507 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 BZJ was last recorded at 171,507 miles on 19 May 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,491 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,507 miles
  • 2020 – 171,491 miles
  • 2019 – 165,050 miles
  • 2018 – 153,664 miles
  • 2017 – 140,300 miles
  • 2016 – 126,734 miles
  • 2015 – 114,092 miles
  • 2014 – 101,907 miles
  • 2013 – 88,419 miles
  • 2012 – 68,997 miles
  • 2011 – 62,032 miles
  • 2010 – 56,460 miles
  • 2009 – 50,826 miles
  • 2008 – 46,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,507 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Dual mass flywheel knocking (rough idle when cold) (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Require a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack joint wet (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,507 miles (+16)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,507 miles
    Test number
    344708494748
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Dual mass flywheel knocking (rough idle when cold) (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Require a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack joint wet (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail171,491 miles (+6,441)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,491 miles
    Test number
    591082752779
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking Filter housing damp. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,050 miles
    Test number
    423544173605
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail165,050 miles (+11,386)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,050 miles
    Test number
    146674342836
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering tie rod has movement
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass153,664 miles (+291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,664 miles
    Test number
    439431408305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail153,373 miles (+13,073)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,373 miles
    Test number
    683545425826
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass140,300 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,300 miles
    Test number
    955364855019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,221 miles (+13,487)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,221 miles
    Test number
    251679663177
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L light on

  9. Pass126,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    555220987252
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  10. Fail126,734 miles (+12,642)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    178436681301
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  11. Pass114,092 miles (+12,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    551354940974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine under covers fitted restricting some component inspection

  12. Pass101,907 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    629696774255
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail101,907 miles (+13,488)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    265226274235
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass88,419 miles (+19,422)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    685270983284
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,997 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    658120162160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass65,061 miles (+3,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,061 miles
    Test number
    607912352034
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass62,032 miles (+5,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    355588441180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,460 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    282895250175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail56,316 miles (+5,490)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    894759740111
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    320242839135
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail50,826 miles (+4,752)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    152561539195
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass46,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    220135748107
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 BZJ

Does LB05 BZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BZJ expired on 6 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BZJ?
The MOT on LB05 BZJ expired on 6 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BZJ done?
LB05 BZJ was recorded at 171,507 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 8,969 miles a year.
Has LB05 BZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BZJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 BZJ 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 BZJ find?
LB05 BZJ failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction dual mass flywheel knocking (rough idle when cold); front headlamp lens slightly defective require a polish; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 4 more.

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