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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 EXOMOT history

LB05 EXO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2024
Mileage
107,373 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EXO was last recorded at 107,373 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 4,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,505 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,868 miles
Average per year
4,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,373 miles
  • 2022 – 102,505 miles
  • 2016 – 91,549 miles
  • 2015 – 88,598 miles
  • 2014 – 82,924 miles
  • 2013 – 72,451 miles
  • 2012 – 60,819 miles
  • 2011 – 59,425 miles
  • 2010 – 53,983 miles
  • 2009 – 47,247 miles
  • 2008 – 44,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,373 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,373 miles
    Test number
    181745720405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,373 miles (+4,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,373 miles
    Test number
    946290991447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    675336039491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,505 miles (+10,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    686400983211
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    647433441307
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Fail91,549 miles (+2,951)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    880887736005
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass88,598 miles (+5,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    638032546609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass82,924 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    219452814347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    986569103322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,449 miles (+11,630)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    406679303398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  11. Pass60,819 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    465705812307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,425 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    978076261109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,983 miles (+6,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    932645750117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass47,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    291483759194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail47,247 miles (+2,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    244633359177
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass44,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    122777938183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EXO

Does LB05 EXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EXO expired on 21 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EXO?
The MOT on LB05 EXO expired on 21 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EXO done?
LB05 EXO was recorded at 107,373 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 4,148 miles a year.
Has LB05 EXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EXO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 EXO 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 EXO find?
LB05 EXO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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