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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 EWVMOT history

LB05 EWV is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 212,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2022
Mileage
212,747 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 EWV was last recorded at 212,747 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 6,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,997 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,750 miles
Average per year
11,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 212,747 miles
  • 2021 – 205,997 miles
  • 2020 – 205,995 miles
  • 2019 – 205,994 miles
  • 2018 – 204,593 miles
  • 2017 – 198,152 miles
  • 2016 – 177,984 miles
  • 2015 – 156,602 miles
  • 2014 – 130,445 miles
  • 2013 – 107,809 miles
  • 2012 – 89,447 miles
  • 2011 – 76,039 miles
  • 2010 – 67,817 miles
  • 2009 – 61,068 miles
  • 2008 – 60,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail212,747 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))

What MOT failures 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail212,747 miles (+6,750)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,747 miles
    Test number
    416621705486
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass205,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    205,997 miles
    Test number
    936300808065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail205,995 miles (+1)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,995 miles
    Test number
    666760814893
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  4. Fail205,994 miles (+1,401)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,994 miles
    Test number
    645008433904
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected Lower coupling (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, surface corrosion

  5. Pass204,593 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    204,593 miles
    Test number
    898613796115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Fail204,568 miles (+6,416)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,568 miles
    Test number
    163930533250
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass198,152 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    198,152 miles
    Test number
    533557129615
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail198,152 miles (+20,168)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,152 miles
    Test number
    865217800731
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass177,984 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    177,984 miles
    Test number
    996251174701
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  10. Fail177,984 miles (+21,382)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,984 miles
    Test number
    148789661677
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  11. Pass156,602 miles (+26,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,602 miles
    Test number
    835147585000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,445 miles (+22,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,445 miles
    Test number
    906466584020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    888600703125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,809 miles (+18,362)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    916069793082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Pass89,447 miles (+13,408)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    586643892036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,039 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    908705901135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,817 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    113323430424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,068 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    354948229002
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    750285608243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EWV

Does LB05 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EWV expired on 1 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EWV?
The MOT on LB05 EWV expired on 1 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EWV done?
LB05 EWV was recorded at 212,747 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 11,199 miles a year.
Has LB05 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EWV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 EWV 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 EWV find?
LB05 EWV failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 12 more.

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