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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB05 HRUMOT history

LB05 HRU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
103,952 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HRU was last recorded at 103,952 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,923 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,952 miles
  • 2024 – 99,923 miles
  • 2023 – 97,136 miles
  • 2022 – 94,218 miles
  • 2021 – 90,940 miles
  • 2020 – 88,547 miles
  • 2019 – 83,939 miles
  • 2018 – 79,344 miles
  • 2017 – 76,208 miles
  • 2016 – 70,032 miles
  • 2015 – 66,198 miles
  • 2014 – 65,222 miles
  • 2013 – 63,985 miles
  • 2012 – 59,924 miles
  • 2011 – 55,811 miles
  • 2010 – 52,142 miles
  • 2009 – 48,879 miles
  • 2008 – 32,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,952 miles
  • 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,952 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    964068466133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,923 miles (+2,787)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    367888821027
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,136 miles (+2,918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    240661847271
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,218 miles (+3,278)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    200096755835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass90,940 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    677977483398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail90,891 miles (+2,344)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    246540360824
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,547 miles (+4,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    247229988674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass83,939 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    323040206750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,344 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    481482817858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,208 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    660415974998
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail76,059 miles (+6,027)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    770102647813
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass70,032 miles (+3,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,032 miles
    Test number
    970310697545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mask fitted

  13. Pass66,198 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    448419095110
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front suspension top mount bearing worn
    • NoteUnable too see inner front brake pads

  14. Fail66,198 miles (+976)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    999489695185
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front suspension top mount bearing worn
    • NoteUnable too see inner front brake pads

  15. Pass65,222 miles (+1,237)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,222 miles
    Test number
    308776994135
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing/cracking 225/45/17

  16. Pass63,985 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    887135403287
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing 225/45/17

  17. Fail63,980 miles (+4,056)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    277721803298
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing 225/45/17

  18. Pass59,924 miles (+4,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    269548672182
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread getting low + outer tyre wall split / perished

  19. Pass55,811 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    565543681160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,142 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    894421480198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass48,879 miles (+15,962)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    140292229263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass32,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,917 miles
    Test number
    462630118201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HRU

Does LB05 HRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HRU expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HRU?
The MOT on LB05 HRU expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HRU done?
LB05 HRU was recorded at 103,952 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has LB05 HRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HRU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 HRU 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 HRU find?
LB05 HRU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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