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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 EYXMOT history

LB05 EYX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,762 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EYX
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
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EYX was last recorded at 150,762 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,768 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,994 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,762 miles
  • 2025 – 145,768 miles
  • 2024 – 140,727 miles
  • 2023 – 135,838 miles
  • 2022 – 127,645 miles
  • 2021 – 121,080 miles
  • 2020 – 117,200 miles
  • 2019 – 110,450 miles
  • 2018 – 101,919 miles
  • 2017 – 95,392 miles
  • 2016 – 87,324 miles
  • 2015 – 80,327 miles
  • 2014 – 73,465 miles
  • 2013 – 67,015 miles
  • 2012 – 59,947 miles
  • 2011 – 54,055 miles
  • 2010 – 47,009 miles
  • 2009 – 40,561 miles
  • 2008 – 33,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,762 miles (+4,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    699642692805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,768 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,768 miles
    Test number
    543179575743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,727 miles (+4,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    531264478620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,838 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,838 miles
    Test number
    267851929061
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass127,645 miles (+6,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    237423804373
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,080 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    427776149876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,200 miles (+6,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    444283037681
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,450 miles (+8,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    703921989455
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    157557287513
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,919 miles (+6,527)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    396440241733
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,392 miles (+8,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    523701610113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass87,324 miles (+6,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    287806291304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil mistings under the engine

  13. Pass80,327 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    109608685162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail80,327 miles (+6,862)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    387658685150
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass73,465 miles (+6,450)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    458572994155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going stepped on inner edge but offside more
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition across top
    • NoteOffside front seat belt fluffing slightly and slow at retracting

  16. Pass67,015 miles (+7,068)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    976753593141
    • NoteBoth front seat belts fluffing on edges slightly
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn more right on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go steped slightly on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow at retracting and needs slight help

  17. Pass59,947 miles (+5,892)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    227241392185
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass54,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    286513791141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,055 miles (+7,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    145243891104
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    783113490114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,009 miles (+6,448)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    121660890117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake pads worn low.

  22. Pass40,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    683096099163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,561 miles (+6,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    442545599199
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass33,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    174057808257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EYX

Does LB05 EYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EYX is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EYX?
The MOT on LB05 EYX is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EYX done?
LB05 EYX was recorded at 150,762 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has LB05 EYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EYX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 EYX 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 EYX find?
LB05 EYX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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