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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 EWFMOT history

LB05 EWF is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,526 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EWF was last recorded at 166,526 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 15,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,460 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,066 miles
Average per year
7,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,526 miles
  • 2025 – 151,460 miles
  • 2024 – 139,617 miles
  • 2023 – 134,539 miles
  • 2022 – 129,306 miles
  • 2021 – 123,991 miles
  • 2020 – 119,515 miles
  • 2019 – 110,129 miles
  • 2018 – 99,769 miles
  • 2017 – 91,768 miles
  • 2016 – 82,141 miles
  • 2015 – 73,699 miles
  • 2014 – 67,224 miles
  • 2013 – 62,769 miles
  • 2012 – 58,731 miles
  • 2011 – 50,548 miles
  • 2010 – 44,509 miles
  • 2009 – 36,161 miles
  • 2008 – 26,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,526 miles

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,526 miles (+15,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,526 miles
    Test number
    102498294276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,460 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,460 miles
    Test number
    382769318944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,617 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,617 miles
    Test number
    213840063427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 22/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point corrodded and deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail139,601 miles (+5,062)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    481307592423
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass134,539 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,539 miles
    Test number
    935270133157
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass129,306 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    547513994773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,991 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    670609910538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,515 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    237360715770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,129 miles (+10,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    683831818080
    • AdvisoryFRONT tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass99,769 miles (+8,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    814352795909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
  11. Pass91,768 miles (+9,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    640373981810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass82,141 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    449616956574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,699 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    969357315138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,224 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    515798214121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,769 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    537231323144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    775009132167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail58,731 miles (+8,183)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    548039432125
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  18. Pass50,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    439044241180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,548 miles (+6,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    976994541141
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass44,509 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    602080060103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,161 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,161 miles
    Test number
    762620869194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,157 miles (+9,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    851159959110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass26,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,970 miles
    Test number
    201564168173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EWF

Does LB05 EWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EWF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EWF?
The MOT on LB05 EWF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EWF done?
LB05 EWF was recorded at 166,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,722 miles a year.
Has LB05 EWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EWF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 EWF 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 EWF find?
LB05 EWF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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