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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 XKKMOT history

LB05 XKK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,665 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XKK was last recorded at 118,665 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,282 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,383 miles
Average per year
4,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,665 miles
  • 2025 – 114,282 miles
  • 2024 – 111,524 miles
  • 2023 – 108,121 miles
  • 2022 – 104,594 miles
  • 2021 – 100,386 miles
  • 2020 – 95,482 miles
  • 2019 – 89,328 miles
  • 2018 – 80,473 miles
  • 2017 – 78,727 miles
  • 2016 – 76,697 miles
  • 2015 – 71,693 miles
  • 2014 – 67,274 miles
  • 2013 – 63,194 miles
  • 2012 – 59,687 miles
  • 2010 – 54,726 miles
  • 2009 – 48,915 miles
  • 2008 – 36,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,665 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,665 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    770684809850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,282 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,282 miles
    Test number
    735009039813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    984355960285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,524 miles (+3,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    258995429494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass108,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    736226250582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,121 miles (+3,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    251678649312
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust system broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass104,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    320162010564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,594 miles (+4,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    976366518869
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,386 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    120424858295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,482 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    762242121665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,328 miles (+8,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,328 miles
    Test number
    777754585142
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers are visually very corroded and strongly advise replacing them

  12. Pass80,473 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    558910965839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,727 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,727 miles
    Test number
    356669190766
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust detioriated minor leak

  14. Pass76,697 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    979323751701
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail76,694 miles (+5,001)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,694 miles
    Test number
    217299419147
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass71,693 miles (+4,419)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    156510505190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated.
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing/slightly out of true inside edge of tread.replacement recomended asap.

  17. Pass67,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    927420084082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,274 miles (+4,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    247788174077
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail63,194 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    187773873496
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNsr and osr upper suspension rose bushes have slight play.

  20. Pass63,194 miles (+3,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    979473873089
    • NoteNsr and osr upper suspension rose bushes have slight play.

  21. Pass59,687 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    385270882052
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear hub mounts slight wear noted upper ball joints

  22. Fail59,687 miles (+4,961)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    866029672000
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear hub mounts slight wear noted upper ball joints

  23. Pass54,726 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    613737170276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,915 miles (+12,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    232348059204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,727 miles
    Test number
    871159768208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XKK

Does LB05 XKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XKK is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XKK?
The MOT on LB05 XKK is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XKK done?
LB05 XKK was recorded at 118,665 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
Has LB05 XKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XKK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 XKK 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 XKK find?
LB05 XKK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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