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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 HRRMOT history

LB05 HRR is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
124,184 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HRR
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
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HRR was last recorded at 124,184 miles on 1 May 2024, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,697 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,184 miles
  • 2023 – 123,697 miles
  • 2022 – 122,383 miles
  • 2021 – 120,694 miles
  • 2020 – 115,956 miles
  • 2019 – 110,667 miles
  • 2018 – 104,102 miles
  • 2017 – 99,341 miles
  • 2016 – 90,752 miles
  • 2015 – 85,113 miles
  • 2014 – 82,727 miles
  • 2012 – 77,717 miles
  • 2011 – 69,407 miles
  • 2010 – 60,958 miles
  • 2009 – 40,984 miles
  • 2008 – 35,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,184 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana shaped arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated and incomplete

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front fog lamp unit partially insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,184 miles (+487)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    153132194597
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    406575879908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Fail123,697 miles (+1,314)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    270584514842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass122,383 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,383 miles
    Test number
    290240708231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,694 miles (+4,738)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,694 miles
    Test number
    975041462114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,956 miles (+5,289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,956 miles
    Test number
    119954318900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front tyres wearing/worn on inner & outer edges of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips on windscreen, not adversely affecting driver's view

  7. Pass110,667 miles (+6,565)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    598095982461
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting of lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring seat mounting rubber deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting of lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on shock absorber casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp in bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded spring seat mounting rubber deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,102 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    707051543022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana shaped arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated and incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near spring base (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp unit partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight cuts to inner sidewall and running out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' center (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  9. Fail104,100 miles (+4,759)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,100 miles
    Test number
    830469590624
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana shaped arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated and incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near spring base (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp unit partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rubber platform deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight cuts to inner sidewall and running out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' center (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  10. Pass99,341 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    408508760987
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail99,217 miles (+8,465)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    458436017626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass90,752 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    330935841149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,113 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,113 miles
    Test number
    108133465474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,727 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    458127974054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,717 miles (+8,310)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,717 miles
    Test number
    426226742313
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass69,407 miles (+8,449)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    299895531249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill skirts fitted structure not checked

  17. Pass60,958 miles (+19,974)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,958 miles
    Test number
    231391550294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,984 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,984 miles
    Test number
    374679429153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    394222018241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 HRR

Does LB05 HRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HRR expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HRR?
The MOT on LB05 HRR expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HRR done?
LB05 HRR was recorded at 124,184 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has LB05 HRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HRR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 HRR 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 HRR find?
LB05 HRR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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