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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 HSDMOT history

LB05 HSD is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
172,752 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HSD was last recorded at 172,752 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 5,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,189 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,563 miles
Average per year
7,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,752 miles
  • 2024 – 167,189 miles
  • 2023 – 162,063 miles
  • 2022 – 152,259 miles
  • 2021 – 143,184 miles
  • 2020 – 135,547 miles
  • 2019 – 126,304 miles
  • 2018 – 116,157 miles
  • 2017 – 114,094 miles
  • 2016 – 110,456 miles
  • 2015 – 103,942 miles
  • 2014 – 92,858 miles
  • 2013 – 86,930 miles
  • 2012 – 86,910 miles
  • 2011 – 82,174 miles
  • 2010 – 73,630 miles
  • 2009 – 61,276 miles
  • 2008 – 44,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,752 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,752 miles (+5,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    172,752 miles
    Test number
    506612329325
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    130796840547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,187 miles (+5,124)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    600368437421
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass162,063 miles (+9,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,063 miles
    Test number
    257681712522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,259 miles
    Test number
    717252227535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,256 miles (+9,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,256 miles
    Test number
    891611641135
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,184 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,184 miles
    Test number
    395201906603
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail143,184 miles (+7,637)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,184 miles
    Test number
    632493461866
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass135,547 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    745490788695
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail135,547 miles (+9,243)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    536666801667
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,304 miles (+10,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,304 miles
    Test number
    209965309744
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,157 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    845935846419
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail116,142 miles (+2,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,142 miles
    Test number
    891417197942
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass114,094 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    860311347168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass110,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    617251425762
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail110,456 miles (+6,514)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    243041530136
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass103,942 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    798510055031
    • NoteFront discs corroding on faces

  18. Fail103,894 miles (+11,036)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,894 miles
    Test number
    226461945074
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront discs corroding on faces

  19. Pass92,858 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    859290314054
    • NoteAll brake disks corroded.
    • NoteTwo chips on windscreen outside zone "A"

  20. Fail92,858 miles (+5,928)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    815108204049
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll brake disks corroded.
    • NoteTwo chips on windscreen outside zone "A"

  21. Pass86,930 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,930 miles
    Test number
    339940413095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,910 miles (+4,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    486173852303
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass82,174 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,174 miles
    Test number
    179293731314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,033 miles (+6,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    436105411272
    • 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)

  25. Pass73,630 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    161930610294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,276 miles (+16,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    961812019254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    493856708141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HSD

Does LB05 HSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HSD expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HSD?
The MOT on LB05 HSD expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HSD done?
LB05 HSD was recorded at 172,752 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 7,603 miles a year.
Has LB05 HSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HSD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 HSD 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 HSD find?
LB05 HSD passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, and 1 more.

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