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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 HWKMOT history

LB05 HWK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
166,713 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HWK
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 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HWK was last recorded at 166,713 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 6,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,939 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,774 miles
Average per year
8,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,713 miles
  • 2024 – 159,939 miles
  • 2023 – 152,158 miles
  • 2022 – 144,942 miles
  • 2020 – 142,394 miles
  • 2019 – 132,089 miles
  • 2018 – 131,184 miles
  • 2016 – 129,365 miles
  • 2015 – 129,329 miles
  • 2013 – 111,899 miles
  • 2012 – 90,558 miles
  • 2011 – 69,553 miles
  • 2010 – 50,007 miles
  • 2009 – 30,828 miles
  • 2008 – 20,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,713 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,713 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,713 miles
    Test number
    152362766730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,939 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,939 miles
    Test number
    683494952604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,158 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    793579631301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,942 miles (+2,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,942 miles
    Test number
    532011623513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,394 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,394 miles
    Test number
    997557033275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,393 miles (+10,304)2 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,393 miles
    Test number
    796925238302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,089 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    564855981733
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail132,088 miles (+6)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,088 miles
    Test number
    114469862821
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail132,082 miles (+898)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,082 miles
    Test number
    333804428850
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass131,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    121903025801
    • 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)

  11. Fail131,184 miles (+1,819)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    112204550460
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass129,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    424430811180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail129,365 miles (+36)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    562468100592
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass129,329 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    319810725426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail129,322 miles (+76)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    508829005287
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail129,246 miles (+17,347)6 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    467916445123
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
    • NoteSteering lock fails to engage but vehicle is fitted with an engine immobiliser

  17. Pass111,899 miles (+21,341)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,899 miles
    Test number
    589538203366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,558 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    959995052371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,556 miles (+21,003)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    166738242335
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass69,553 miles (+19,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    445636241436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,007 miles (+19,179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    501337630321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,828 miles (+9,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    154726979152
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail20,965 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    632536278132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass20,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    890656978189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HWK

Does LB05 HWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HWK expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HWK?
The MOT on LB05 HWK expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HWK done?
LB05 HWK was recorded at 166,713 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 8,696 miles a year.
Has LB05 HWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HWK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 HWK 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 HWK find?
LB05 HWK passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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