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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 EZAMOT history

LB05 EZA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,258 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EZA was last recorded at 138,258 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 5,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,549 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,709 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,258 miles
  • 2022 – 132,549 miles
  • 2021 – 121,274 miles
  • 2020 – 110,894 miles
  • 2019 – 97,793 miles
  • 2018 – 76,962 miles
  • 2017 – 62,314 miles
  • 2016 – 59,285 miles
  • 2015 – 54,202 miles
  • 2014 – 49,566 miles
  • 2013 – 44,292 miles
  • 2012 – 39,568 miles
  • 2011 – 36,834 miles
  • 2010 – 32,109 miles
  • 2009 – 27,194 miles
  • 2008 – 21,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,258 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear tyre both sides outer wall cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,258 miles (+5,709)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,258 miles
    Test number
    550851991874
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Pass132,549 miles (+11,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,549 miles
    Test number
    403631599273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,274 miles (+10,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,274 miles
    Test number
    408661414705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both crescent arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted to the vehicle

  4. Pass110,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    336934220103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,872 miles (+13,079)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    107184758995
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,793 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    238977788641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,493 miles (+20,531)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    654558204218
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,962 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    208682610371
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre both sides outer wall cracks

  9. Fail76,957 miles (+14,643)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    399033543317
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre both sides outer wall cracks

  10. Pass62,314 miles (+3,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    384889467393
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass59,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    441680507304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,277 miles (+5,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    175384174312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass54,202 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    265026325438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,566 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    748729244197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,292 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    218914753413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    388364122153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,568 miles (+2,734)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    686934622192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass36,834 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    609321051199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,109 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    822733230134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,194 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    282766559413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,048 miles
    Test number
    210804548413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EZA

Does LB05 EZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EZA expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EZA?
The MOT on LB05 EZA expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EZA done?
LB05 EZA was recorded at 138,258 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has LB05 EZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EZA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 EZA 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 EZA find?
LB05 EZA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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