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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 THKMOT history

LB05 THK is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
53,075 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 THK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 THK was last recorded at 53,075 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,898 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,075 miles
  • 2022 – 52,898 miles
  • 2021 – 51,135 miles
  • 2020 – 46,768 miles
  • 2019 – 37,810 miles
  • 2017 – 34,510 miles
  • 2016 – 33,134 miles
  • 2015 – 30,097 miles
  • 2014 – 27,875 miles
  • 2013 – 18,124 miles
  • 2011 – 15,801 miles
  • 2010 – 13,492 miles
  • 2009 – 10,753 miles
  • 2008 – 7,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front rear view mirror glass missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,075 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    886075397726
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear view mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass52,898 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    202710297699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,831 miles (+1,696)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    939577518004
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass51,135 miles (+4,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,135 miles
    Test number
    580921415012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,768 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    326802708471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,810 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    652060417436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,510 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    335085755670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,134 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    883855199763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    379855575121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,097 miles (+2,222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    338785875105
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass27,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    276492684192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,875 miles (+9,751)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    279071284448
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. Pass18,124 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,124 miles
    Test number
    548120583181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail18,107 miles (+2,306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    686733263118
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass15,801 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,801 miles
    Test number
    638153571221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass13,492 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,492 miles
    Test number
    774810570203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,753 miles
    Test number
    364153679217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,753 miles (+3,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,753 miles
    Test number
    143893379261
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass7,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,662 miles
    Test number
    131264378210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 THK

Does LB05 THK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 THK expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 THK?
The MOT on LB05 THK expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 THK done?
LB05 THK was recorded at 53,075 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has LB05 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 THK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 THK 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 THK find?
LB05 THK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front rear view mirror glass missing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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