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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 BZOMOT history

LB05 BZO is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,585 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BZO was last recorded at 142,585 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,347 miles · 8 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
238 miles
Average per year
6,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,585 miles
  • 2025 – 133,592 miles
  • 2024 – 129,696 miles
  • 2023 – 128,535 miles
  • 2022 – 127,190 miles
  • 2021 – 125,618 miles
  • 2020 – 123,939 miles
  • 2019 – 119,373 miles
  • 2018 – 115,061 miles
  • 2017 – 112,104 miles
  • 2016 – 106,849 miles
  • 2015 – 100,560 miles
  • 2014 – 93,536 miles
  • 2013 – 87,407 miles
  • 2012 – 79,616 miles
  • 2011 – 65,818 miles
  • 2010 – 52,996 miles
  • 2009 – 42,639 miles
  • 2008 – 27,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,585 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,585 miles (+238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,585 miles
    Test number
    184580063258
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,347 miles (+8,755)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,347 miles
    Test number
    558860178206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,592 miles (+3,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    568047991843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  4. Pass129,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    615471841511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail129,696 miles (+1,161)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    815669134573
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass128,535 miles (+1,345)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    144928206538
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,190 miles (+1,572)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,190 miles
    Test number
    353396311879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,618 miles
    Test number
    301824472511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail125,618 miles (+1,679)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,618 miles
    Test number
    632782319063
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass123,939 miles (+4,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    652098029760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,373 miles (+4,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    111042222881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  12. Pass115,061 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    160664878477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,104 miles (+5,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    312931699742
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust..

  14. Pass106,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    779603889696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,847 miles (+6,287)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    450345568572
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass100,560 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    365213505114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,536 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    155433894004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,407 miles (+7,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    278904413185
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass79,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    446305202228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,616 miles (+13,798)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    196325602297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear heatshield loose

  21. Pass65,818 miles (+12,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    906056381116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,996 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    471254090181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,639 miles (+14,848)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    313417349201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    863574458202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BZO

Does LB05 BZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BZO is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BZO?
The MOT on LB05 BZO is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 BZO done?
LB05 BZO was recorded at 142,585 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,401 miles a year.
Has LB05 BZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BZO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 BZO 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 BZO find?
LB05 BZO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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