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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 BZKMOT history

LB05 BZK is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,548 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BZK was last recorded at 118,548 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,548 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,000 miles
Average per year
5,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,548 miles
  • 2024 – 113,701 miles
  • 2023 – 110,232 miles
  • 2022 – 106,792 miles
  • 2021 – 103,720 miles
  • 2020 – 99,985 miles
  • 2019 – 88,122 miles
  • 2018 – 83,068 miles
  • 2017 – 76,250 miles
  • 2016 – 68,271 miles
  • 2015 – 60,055 miles
  • 2014 – 52,026 miles
  • 2013 – 42,532 miles
  • 2012 – 34,252 miles
  • 2011 – 25,468 miles
  • 2010 – 20,714 miles
  • 2009 – 19,614 miles
  • 2008 – 16,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,548 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,548 miles (+3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    992180492101
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail115,548 miles (+1,847)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    251064014113
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass113,701 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    839421156742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,232 miles (+3,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    787546039571
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,792 miles (+3,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    289104387499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,720 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,720 miles
    Test number
    837146881387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,985 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    273998020792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    512872207936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,107 miles (+5,039)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    623307628986
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,068 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    414705104486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,250 miles
    Test number
    301941489867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,248 miles (+7,977)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    685732123496
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass68,271 miles (+8,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    854356173934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,055 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    945975655179
    • NoteNearside front tyre (225 45 17 91w) damaged on side wall
    • NoteOff side front tyre (225 45 17 91w) worn on edges of tread

  15. Fail60,055 miles (+8,029)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    279435055488
    • FailureNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre (225 45 17 91w) damaged on side wall
    • NoteOff side front tyre (225 45 17 91w) worn on edges of tread

  16. Pass52,026 miles (+9,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    155222964114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,532 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    285294363152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,252 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    507210272103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,468 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,468 miles
    Test number
    976467461181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    874375440105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,714 miles (+1,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    444895340199
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass19,614 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,614 miles
    Test number
    700686669178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,555 miles
    Test number
    360370658132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BZK

Does LB05 BZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BZK is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BZK?
The MOT on LB05 BZK is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 BZK done?
LB05 BZK was recorded at 118,548 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,835 miles a year.
Has LB05 BZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BZK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 BZK 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 BZK find?
LB05 BZK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: underside showing signs of corrosion.

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