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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 OTAMOT history

LB05 OTA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
133,021 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OTA
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
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OTA was last recorded at 133,021 miles on 13 May 2024, 3,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,308 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,713 miles
Average per year
6,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,021 miles
  • 2023 – 129,308 miles
  • 2022 – 124,549 miles
  • 2021 – 114,288 miles
  • 2019 – 111,090 miles
  • 2018 – 101,465 miles
  • 2017 – 92,280 miles
  • 2016 – 85,947 miles
  • 2015 – 77,395 miles
  • 2014 – 68,002 miles
  • 2013 – 60,609 miles
  • 2012 – 53,141 miles
  • 2011 – 45,937 miles
  • 2010 – 39,264 miles
  • 2009 – 33,358 miles
  • 2008 – 27,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,021 miles (+3,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    884804836986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,308 miles (+243)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,308 miles
    Test number
    750071142616
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,065 miles (+4,516)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    637262447870
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,549 miles (+10,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    180549012459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,288 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,288 miles
    Test number
    144006957079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,090 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    869484465839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,069 miles (+9,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    222852951163
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass101,465 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,465 miles
    Test number
    946856111485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,280 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    701565630346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,947 miles (+8,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    320936820292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,395 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    417387172800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,623 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    549790365187
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ..... inner edge uneven wear

  13. Fail74,623 miles (+6,621)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    897890365146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ..... inner edge uneven wear

  14. Pass68,002 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    715014284145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    489382083160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,609 miles (+7,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    297052183423
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass53,141 miles (+7,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    867945182130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,937 miles (+6,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    859440381116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,264 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    253453580133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail39,263 miles (+5,905)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    211442680103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,358 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    642238469183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,412 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    881299068146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2 child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belts.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail27,412 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    951529468155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2 child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belts.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB05 OTA

Does LB05 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 OTA expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OTA?
The MOT on LB05 OTA expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 OTA done?
LB05 OTA was recorded at 133,021 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 6,640 miles a year.
Has LB05 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OTA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 OTA 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 OTA find?
LB05 OTA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush, and 3 more.

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