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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 SNKMOT history

LB05 SNK is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
173,771 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SNK was last recorded at 173,771 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,770 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,771 miles
  • 2023 – 172,429 miles
  • 2022 – 170,731 miles
  • 2021 – 170,033 miles
  • 2019 – 165,581 miles
  • 2018 – 160,999 miles
  • 2017 – 152,109 miles
  • 2016 – 139,498 miles
  • 2015 – 128,995 miles
  • 2014 – 120,485 miles
  • 2013 – 112,752 miles
  • 2012 – 105,021 miles
  • 2011 – 94,080 miles
  • 2010 – 78,362 miles
  • 2009 – 57,493 miles
  • 2008 – 38,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,771 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,771 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,771 miles
    Test number
    771878176363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail173,770 miles (+1,341)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,770 miles
    Test number
    422062823801
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass172,429 miles (+1,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,429 miles
    Test number
    155918268652
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass170,731 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,731 miles
    Test number
    539295284445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail170,729 miles (+696)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,729 miles
    Test number
    965886234896
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass170,033 miles (+4,452)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,033 miles
    Test number
    395689771951
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust is deteriorated

  7. Pass165,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    938933070958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail165,581 miles (+4,582)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    649580213271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass160,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,999 miles
    Test number
    678836852180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail160,999 miles (+8,890)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,999 miles
    Test number
    584921982886
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,109 miles
    Test number
    429880249400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail152,109 miles (+12,611)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,109 miles
    Test number
    523633787989
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass139,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,498 miles
    Test number
    724316029765
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail139,498 miles (+10,503)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,498 miles
    Test number
    312278517082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass128,995 miles (+8,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,995 miles
    Test number
    408677485168
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass120,485 miles (+7,733)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    708669474122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail112,752 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,752 miles
    Test number
    517995283111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass112,752 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,752 miles
    Test number
    978785683148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,021 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    887157582104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,080 miles (+15,718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    275387181198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,362 miles (+20,869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    643667180131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,493 miles (+18,808)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    742098389109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    123559988149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SNK

Does LB05 SNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 SNK expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SNK?
The MOT on LB05 SNK expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 SNK done?
LB05 SNK was recorded at 173,771 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LB05 SNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SNK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 SNK 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 SNK find?
LB05 SNK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, and 4 more.

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