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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 EZCMOT history

LB05 EZC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
176,097 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EZC
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 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EZC was last recorded at 176,097 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 8,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,582 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,515 miles
Average per year
10,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,097 miles
  • 2021 – 167,582 miles
  • 2020 – 158,457 miles
  • 2019 – 149,437 miles
  • 2018 – 138,595 miles
  • 2017 – 129,205 miles
  • 2016 – 121,177 miles
  • 2015 – 99,078 miles
  • 2014 – 88,829 miles
  • 2013 – 79,865 miles
  • 2012 – 72,959 miles
  • 2011 – 63,525 miles
  • 2010 – 51,143 miles
  • 2009 – 39,696 miles
  • 2008 – 27,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,097 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel filter rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,097 miles (+8,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,097 miles
    Test number
    343945991784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass167,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,582 miles
    Test number
    938896841390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,582 miles (+9,125)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,582 miles
    Test number
    580919015802
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,457 miles (+9,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    546871693777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Pass149,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,437 miles
    Test number
    963179764637
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail149,436 miles (+10,841)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,436 miles
    Test number
    589758396765
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass138,595 miles (+390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    915456306946
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusty

  8. Fail138,205 miles (+9,000)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,205 miles
    Test number
    256797344957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusty

  9. Pass129,205 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    815912095260
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail129,203 miles (+8,026)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,203 miles
    Test number
    824484684598
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass121,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,177 miles
    Test number
    445055087699
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail121,177 miles (+22,099)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,177 miles
    Test number
    474329387607
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass99,078 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,078 miles
    Test number
    376176015217
    • NoteFront pads 4mm.
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  14. Fail99,077 miles (+10,248)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    338795815443
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront pads 4mm.
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  15. Pass88,829 miles (+8,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    379028614266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass79,865 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    357727013292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    308020002230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,959 miles (+9,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    376900902433
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass63,525 miles (+12,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    348314011472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,143 miles (+11,447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    722561410206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,696 miles (+12,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    643327919200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,124 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    384199018401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,463 miles
    Test number
    140442928150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB05 EZC

Does LB05 EZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EZC expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EZC?
The MOT on LB05 EZC expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EZC done?
LB05 EZC was recorded at 176,097 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 10,234 miles a year.
Has LB05 EZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EZC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 EZC 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 EZC find?
LB05 EZC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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