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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 XJJMOT history

LB05 XJJ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
158,616 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XJJ
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
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XJJ was last recorded at 158,616 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,843 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,616 miles
  • 2024 – 156,843 miles
  • 2023 – 155,570 miles
  • 2022 – 154,035 miles
  • 2021 – 150,524 miles
  • 2019 – 147,990 miles
  • 2018 – 147,987 miles
  • 2016 – 145,505 miles
  • 2015 – 129,714 miles
  • 2014 – 118,747 miles
  • 2013 – 108,198 miles
  • 2012 – 99,965 miles
  • 2011 – 88,616 miles
  • 2010 – 74,895 miles
  • 2009 – 60,125 miles
  • 2008 – 46,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,616 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside front top strut bearing slightly rough when rotatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front tyres tread wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,616 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,616 miles
    Test number
    299632178511
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top strut bearing slightly rough when rotated

  2. Pass156,843 miles (+1,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,843 miles
    Test number
    352128545982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top strut bearing slightly rough when rotated

  3. Pass155,570 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,570 miles
    Test number
    288649304202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread wearing low

  4. Fail155,569 miles (+1,534)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,569 miles
    Test number
    926478981130
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separating (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread wearing low

  5. Pass154,035 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,035 miles
    Test number
    762994542336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels

  6. Fail154,034 miles (+3,510)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,034 miles
    Test number
    104661508630
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels

  7. Pass150,524 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    150,524 miles
    Test number
    438008614077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass147,990 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,990 miles
    Test number
    443301171820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,987 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,987 miles
    Test number
    839714615172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,505 miles (+15,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,505 miles
    Test number
    425348660606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust at front and rear (7.1.2)

  11. Pass129,714 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    795823348124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail129,607 miles (+10,860)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,607 miles
    Test number
    233018097694
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass118,747 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    885979314255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,198 miles (+8,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    735738223235
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass99,965 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,965 miles
    Test number
    287013542204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,902 miles (+11,286)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    506578032200
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass88,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    336671301471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,616 miles (+13,721)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    607851901238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass74,895 miles (+14,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    341650810204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,125 miles (+14,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    812167799192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    641917788122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XJJ

Does LB05 XJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XJJ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XJJ?
The MOT on LB05 XJJ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XJJ done?
LB05 XJJ was recorded at 158,616 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has LB05 XJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XJJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 XJJ 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 XJJ find?
LB05 XJJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear; offside front top strut bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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