Saab 9-3
Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LB05 OPCMOT history
LB05 OPC is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 165,196 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 OPC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 OPC was last recorded at 165,196 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 165,196 miles · 9 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 165,196 miles
- 2020 – 156,805 miles
- 2019 – 141,864 miles
- 2018 – 122,662 miles
- 2017 – 112,501 miles
- 2016 – 107,086 miles
- 2015 – 99,822 miles
- 2014 – 92,086 miles
- 2013 – 79,765 miles
- 2012 – 64,998 miles
- 2011 – 55,641 miles
- 2010 – 46,930 miles
- 2009 – 37,744 miles
- 2008 – 29,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,196 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,196 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 165,196 miles
- Test number
- 976154760450
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail165,196 miles (+8,391)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,196 miles
- Test number
- 164261856294
- MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 156,805 miles
- Test number
- 352528658145
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail156,805 miles (+14,941)9 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,805 miles
- Test number
- 432355890748
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside front track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,864 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,864 miles
- Test number
- 229891373769
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,864 miles (+19,202)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,864 miles
- Test number
- 914214511224
- MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,662 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 122,662 miles
- Test number
- 878797869089
- AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail122,662 miles (+10,161)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,662 miles
- Test number
- 710992793939
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake performance marginal (18%)
Pass112,501 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,501 miles
- Test number
- 721165618728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,086 miles (+7,264)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,086 miles
- Test number
- 624573229813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,822 miles (+7,736)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,822 miles
- Test number
- 686800375131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,086 miles (+12,321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,086 miles
- Test number
- 378544114283
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,765 miles (+14,767)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,765 miles
- Test number
- 569727073189
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail64,998 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,998 miles
- Test number
- 417590272133
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass64,998 miles (+9,357)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,998 miles
- Test number
- 849540872197
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass55,641 miles (+8,711)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,641 miles
- Test number
- 275523671422
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight play in steerig rack
Pass46,930 miles (+9,186)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,930 miles
- Test number
- 122461780186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,744 miles (+8,690)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,744 miles
- Test number
- 213061869141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 29,054 miles
- Test number
- 790012088126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,054 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,054 miles
- Test number
- 731662088197
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteN/S rear tyre cut on sidwall,not deep enough to see cord
Questions about LB05 OPC
- Does LB05 OPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 OPC expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 OPC?
- The MOT on LB05 OPC expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 OPC done?
- LB05 OPC was recorded at 165,196 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 10,113 miles a year.
- Has LB05 OPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 OPC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB05 OPC 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 OPC find?
- LB05 OPC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit.
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