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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 EVKMOT history

LB05 EVK is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,547 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EVK
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
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EVK was last recorded at 73,547 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 8,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,433 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,114 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,547 miles
  • 2025 – 65,433 miles
  • 2024 – 63,370 miles
  • 2023 – 61,420 miles
  • 2022 – 60,039 miles
  • 2021 – 57,549 miles
  • 2020 – 56,628 miles
  • 2019 – 54,701 miles
  • 2018 – 53,056 miles
  • 2017 – 51,511 miles
  • 2016 – 46,904 miles
  • 2015 – 42,978 miles
  • 2014 – 40,386 miles
  • 2013 – 36,525 miles
  • 2012 – 32,406 miles
  • 2011 – 28,809 miles
  • 2010 – 25,437 miles
  • 2009 – 21,141 miles
  • 2008 – 17,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    392806287784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,546 miles (+8,113)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    874781420346
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass65,433 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    657521750509
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass63,370 miles (+1,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    687077079665
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  5. Pass61,420 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    116048738239
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass60,039 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    669862682528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    972079939700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,549 miles (+921)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    485914193189
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass56,628 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    287408284751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    746607920520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,701 miles (+1,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    389875787709
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    244925331025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,056 miles (+1,545)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    920861955221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass51,511 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,511 miles
    Test number
    670028943724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,904 miles (+3,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    514934262873
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail42,978 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    629404395028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,978 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    925344095045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,386 miles (+3,861)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    187898104165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake grate rear
    • NoteN/s/f link pin cover

  19. Pass36,525 miles (+58)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    637293233189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail36,467 miles (+4,061)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,467 miles
    Test number
    235021033434
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass32,406 miles (+3,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    706023832179
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S/F- O/S/F Tyres are wearing low on outer edges

  22. Pass28,809 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    155641541136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,437 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    281808020122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,141 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,141 miles
    Test number
    274996339185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,593 miles
    Test number
    230378638138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 EVK

Does LB05 EVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EVK is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EVK?
The MOT on LB05 EVK is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EVK done?
LB05 EVK was recorded at 73,547 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has LB05 EVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EVK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 EVK 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 EVK find?
LB05 EVK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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