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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 HTPMOT history

LB05 HTP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
114,098 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HTP
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
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HTP was last recorded at 114,098 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2021: 113,253 miles, lower than 113,255 miles on 23 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,253 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,098 miles
  • 2021 – 113,253 miles
  • 2020 – 111,710 miles
  • 2019 – 111,690 miles
  • 2018 – 111,620 miles
  • 2017 – 109,778 miles
  • 2016 – 105,908 miles
  • 2014 – 77,161 miles
  • 2013 – 61,632 miles
  • 2012 – 55,489 miles
  • 2010 – 37,313 miles
  • 2009 – 27,543 miles
  • 2008 – 19,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing

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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,098 miles (+845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,098 miles
    Test number
    884750230982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing

  2. Pass113,253 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,253 miles
    Test number
    390173647169
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,255 miles (+1,545)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,255 miles
    Test number
    808556976619
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,710 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,710 miles
    Test number
    400142167937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and spokes damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass111,690 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    465017396009
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flex part (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damage to spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs x4 corroded

  6. Pass111,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    437323575630
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim slight damage.

  7. Fail111,620 miles (+1,842)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    562567695809
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight wear

  8. Pass109,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    383527523091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail109,778 miles (+3,870)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    211743286932
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Advisory1x bulb in offside rear lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass105,908 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    563619385839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel damaged

  11. Fail105,908 miles (+28,747)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    675338656896
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel damaged

  12. Pass77,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    565057224143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail77,161 miles (+15,529)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    299907824491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,632 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    909863193077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front tyre perished

  15. Fail61,632 miles (+6,143)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    197323293005
    • DangerousBonnet latch cable broken
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front tyre perished

  16. Pass55,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    787433792095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,488 miles (+18,175)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    717370692044
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass37,313 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    554882000349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,305 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    823540460121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,543 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    590279669128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,639 miles
    Test number
    590620188122
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LB05 HTP

Does LB05 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HTP expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HTP?
The MOT on LB05 HTP expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HTP done?
LB05 HTP was recorded at 114,098 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has LB05 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HTP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 HTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 HTP find?
LB05 HTP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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