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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB05 HVSMOT history

LB05 HVS is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,756 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HVS
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
21 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HVS was last recorded at 151,756 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,784 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
5,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,756 miles
  • 2024 – 148,784 miles
  • 2023 – 145,355 miles
  • 2022 – 141,834 miles
  • 2021 – 136,933 miles
  • 2020 – 131,747 miles
  • 2019 – 129,736 miles
  • 2018 – 123,850 miles
  • 2017 – 115,846 miles
  • 2016 – 109,882 miles
  • 2015 – 101,544 miles
  • 2014 – 93,939 miles
  • 2013 – 85,955 miles
  • 2012 – 77,826 miles
  • 2011 – 72,077 miles
  • 2010 – 65,316 miles
  • 2009 – 58,999 miles
  • 2008 – 54,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,756 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,756 miles (+2,972)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,756 miles
    Test number
    999757651976
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass148,784 miles (+3,429)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,784 miles
    Test number
    392378801153
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,355 miles (+3,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,355 miles
    Test number
    859611822224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,834 miles
    Test number
    656313446754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail141,834 miles (+4,901)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,834 miles
    Test number
    481543839182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,933 miles (+5,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,933 miles
    Test number
    906583071049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    199574396205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,747 miles (+2,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    946604873483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass129,736 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,736 miles
    Test number
    880549833257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,712 miles (+5,862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,712 miles
    Test number
    293726588462
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass123,850 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    496373433644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,846 miles (+5,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,846 miles
    Test number
    902652480453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass109,882 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    292392933183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass101,544 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    289246245181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    197803754121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail93,939 miles (+7,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    837583054113
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,955 miles (+8,129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    787746953118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail77,826 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    399007642152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOff/side/rear/ near/side/rear/ tyres inside edge worn

  19. Pass77,826 miles (+5,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    836637342185
    • NoteOff/side/rear/ near/side/rear/ tyres inside edge worn

  20. Pass72,077 miles (+6,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    266665941106
    • NoteOff/side/rear/ near/side/rear tyre inside edge worn

  21. Pass65,316 miles (+6,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    153158440144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  22. Pass58,999 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    470536259188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    494146558170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HVS

Does LB05 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HVS expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HVS?
The MOT on LB05 HVS expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HVS done?
LB05 HVS was recorded at 151,756 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
Has LB05 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HVS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 HVS 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 HVS find?
LB05 HVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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