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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB05 HRNMOT history

LB05 HRN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,411 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HRN was last recorded at 138,411 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,829 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,411 miles
  • 2025 – 136,829 miles
  • 2024 – 133,104 miles
  • 2023 – 131,221 miles
  • 2022 – 129,460 miles
  • 2021 – 127,504 miles
  • 2019 – 125,103 miles
  • 2018 – 123,073 miles
  • 2017 – 121,283 miles
  • 2016 – 119,251 miles
  • 2015 – 115,780 miles
  • 2014 – 112,214 miles
  • 2013 – 109,445 miles
  • 2012 – 105,767 miles
  • 2011 – 100,671 miles
  • 2010 – 95,655 miles
  • 2009 – 90,641 miles
  • 2008 – 85,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,411 miles (+1,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    315816932073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,829 miles (+3,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,829 miles
    Test number
    603362772866
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,104 miles (+1,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,104 miles
    Test number
    785906254062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass131,221 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,221 miles
    Test number
    354778609676
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass129,460 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,460 miles
    Test number
    808140577149
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass127,504 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    460850960112
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,103 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    210653657908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,073 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,073 miles
    Test number
    158790146733
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass121,283 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    939021534233
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Fail121,237 miles (+1,986)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    154119198483
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure top mount cracked (2.7.2b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass119,251 miles (+3,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,251 miles
    Test number
    697513741951
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,780 miles (+3,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    128965788293
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2X (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,214 miles (+40)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,214 miles
    Test number
    885694094261
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth headlights cloudy
    • NoteOff side inner tail light not working
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing on both edges

  14. Fail112,174 miles (+2,729)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    436310594210
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth headlights cloudy
    • NoteOff side inner tail light not working
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing on both edges

  15. Pass109,445 miles (+85)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,445 miles
    Test number
    979902313335
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyre pressures appear low and edges wearing

  16. Fail109,360 miles (+3,593)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    868744403370
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyre pressures appear low and edges wearing

  17. Pass105,767 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    229611212392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,733 miles (+5,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    719807002394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,671 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    949347181255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,655 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    373827480446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,543 miles (+4,902)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    673908570294
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass90,641 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    931922699206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,698 miles (+39)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    574891618366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGear linkage stiff opperation
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Fail85,659 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    823538308352
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGear linkage stiff opperation
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about LB05 HRN

Does LB05 HRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HRN is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HRN?
The MOT on LB05 HRN is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HRN done?
LB05 HRN was recorded at 138,411 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has LB05 HRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HRN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LB05 HRN 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 HRN find?
LB05 HRN passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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