Saab 9-3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LB05 SWXMOT history
LB05 SWX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 105,337 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 SWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 SWX was last recorded at 105,337 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 105,337 miles · 22 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 105,337 miles
- 2022 – 99,004 miles
- 2021 – 94,833 miles
- 2020 – 91,248 miles
- 2019 – 87,991 miles
- 2018 – 83,550 miles
- 2017 – 79,598 miles
- 2016 – 74,903 miles
- 2015 – 71,261 miles
- 2014 – 65,066 miles
- 2013 – 58,699 miles
- 2012 – 53,229 miles
- 2011 – 48,170 miles
- 2010 – 44,904 miles
- 2009 – 36,206 miles
- 2008 – 30,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,337 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,337 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 270587559651
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,337 miles (+6,333)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 120190627378
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,004 miles (+4,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 99,004 miles
- Test number
- 784475857045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,833 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 94,833 miles
- Test number
- 955691757529
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail94,833 miles (+3,585)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,833 miles
- Test number
- 932034363731
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass91,248 miles (+3,257)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 91,248 miles
- Test number
- 504234065993
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisorySmall split in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall
Pass87,991 miles (+4,441)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,991 miles
- Test number
- 986431902770
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,550 miles (+3,952)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,550 miles
- Test number
- 456877510982
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,598 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,598 miles
- Test number
- 690464943661
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail79,598 miles (+4,695)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,598 miles
- Test number
- 938401425840
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass74,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,903 miles
- Test number
- 931559190259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,903 miles (+3,642)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,903 miles
- Test number
- 432918233553
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass71,261 miles (+6,195)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,261 miles
- Test number
- 615387675123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,066 miles (+6,367)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,066 miles
- Test number
- 496370574139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,699 miles (+5,470)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,699 miles
- Test number
- 377020983115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,229 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 53,229 miles
- Test number
- 795274582195
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread uneven
Fail53,229 miles (+5,059)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,229 miles
- Test number
- 626804482134
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread uneven
Pass48,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 48,170 miles
- Test number
- 987394271141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,170 miles (+3,266)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,170 miles
- Test number
- 167044771122
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,904 miles (+8,698)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 44,904 miles
- Test number
- 874051780178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,206 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 36,206 miles
- Test number
- 342407679112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,013 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 30,013 miles
- Test number
- 181962288137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,009 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,009 miles
- Test number
- 810729878150
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LB05 SWX
- Does LB05 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 SWX expired on 25 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 SWX?
- The MOT on LB05 SWX expired on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 SWX done?
- LB05 SWX was recorded at 105,337 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
- Has LB05 SWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 SWX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB05 SWX 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 SWX find?
- LB05 SWX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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