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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 EWGMOT history

LB05 EWG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,970 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EWG was last recorded at 157,970 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 14,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,617 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,353 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,970 miles
  • 2025 – 143,617 miles
  • 2024 – 127,700 miles
  • 2023 – 114,537 miles
  • 2022 – 98,142 miles
  • 2021 – 88,327 miles
  • 2019 – 84,404 miles
  • 2018 – 82,125 miles
  • 2017 – 80,701 miles
  • 2015 – 77,333 miles
  • 2014 – 70,260 miles
  • 2013 – 63,517 miles
  • 2012 – 55,427 miles
  • 2011 – 52,187 miles
  • 2010 – 47,498 miles
  • 2009 – 40,423 miles
  • 2008 – 24,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,970 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat shield above rear silencer insecure not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,970 miles (+14,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    712572411464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,617 miles (+308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,617 miles
    Test number
    948225129994
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer insecure not likely to fall off

  3. Fail143,309 miles (+15,609)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,309 miles
    Test number
    990967630359
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer insecure not likely to fall off

  4. Pass127,700 miles (+463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    425760560689
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,237 miles (+12,700)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    120828123809
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,537 miles (+16,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    130547136174
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,142 miles
    Test number
    255689254349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Fail98,142 miles (+9,815)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,142 miles
    Test number
    217936984159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass88,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    574559596179
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail88,327 miles (+3,923)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    756252842089
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass84,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    776012352171
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail84,404 miles (+2,279)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    408681049260
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass82,125 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    774826629760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,701 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,701 miles
    Test number
    445901300347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,333 miles (+7,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    564649658119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,260 miles (+6,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    135261064200
    • NoteMinor damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall

  17. Pass63,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    297419263249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail63,517 miles (+8,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    346698263250
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass55,427 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    157124682224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    758924941328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,187 miles (+4,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    965004241340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass47,498 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    353168040334
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn

  23. Fail47,464 miles (+7,041)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    114783740328
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread low on both eges nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

  24. Pass40,423 miles (+15,813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    954391749331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    133680498192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EWG

Does LB05 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EWG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EWG?
The MOT on LB05 EWG is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EWG done?
LB05 EWG was recorded at 157,970 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has LB05 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EWG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 EWG 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 EWG find?
LB05 EWG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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