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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 SNZMOT history

LB05 SNZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,912 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SNZ was last recorded at 85,912 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,993 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,919 miles
Average per year
3,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,912 miles
  • 2025 – 83,993 miles
  • 2024 – 82,400 miles
  • 2023 – 81,379 miles
  • 2022 – 81,120 miles
  • 2021 – 80,779 miles
  • 2020 – 79,308 miles
  • 2019 – 78,150 miles
  • 2018 – 77,243 miles
  • 2017 – 76,635 miles
  • 2016 – 75,097 miles
  • 2015 – 73,629 miles
  • 2014 – 71,253 miles
  • 2013 – 69,148 miles
  • 2012 – 66,504 miles
  • 2011 – 63,996 miles
  • 2010 – 53,214 miles
  • 2009 – 40,517 miles
  • 2008 – 27,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,912 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    906807328632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,993 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    779729921094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,983 miles (+1,583)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,983 miles
    Test number
    302897079764
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    654512679861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,400 miles (+1,021)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    886121414407
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,379 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    953143390018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,120 miles (+341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    697472111659
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S Front tyre side wall damage.

  8. Pass80,779 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,779 miles
    Test number
    376931071214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,308 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    291827373385
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion on disc faces

  10. Pass78,150 miles (+907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    183239357126
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet strut dose not support weight of bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,243 miles (+608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    224875746120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking and splitting
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut does not support weight of bonnet

  12. Pass76,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    992733955314
    • AdvisoryBonnet ram hold up ram not working

  13. Fail76,635 miles (+1,538)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    122838928290
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet ram hold up ram not working

  14. Pass75,097 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    714378951494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,629 miles (+2,376)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    917187875090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet ram hold up ram not working

  16. Pass71,253 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    106044084081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,148 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,148 miles
    Test number
    888264983020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,504 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,504 miles
    Test number
    449413392016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    495967491169
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBonnit sturt poor

  20. Fail63,996 miles (+10,782)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    736097591140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBonnit sturt poor

  21. Pass53,214 miles (+12,697)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    564332610295
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  22. Pass40,517 miles (+13,005)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    170630219212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    354519878109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SNZ

Does LB05 SNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SNZ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SNZ?
The MOT on LB05 SNZ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 SNZ done?
LB05 SNZ was recorded at 85,912 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,226 miles a year.
Has LB05 SNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SNZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 SNZ 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 SNZ find?
LB05 SNZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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