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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 XLKMOT history

LB05 XLK is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
71,112 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XLK was last recorded at 71,112 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,084 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,112 miles
  • 2023 – 71,084 miles
  • 2022 – 59,454 miles
  • 2021 – 48,690 miles
  • 2020 – 39,911 miles
  • 2019 – 35,363 miles
  • 2018 – 30,743 miles
  • 2017 – 24,921 miles
  • 2016 – 23,319 miles
  • 2015 – 21,834 miles
  • 2014 – 20,360 miles
  • 2013 – 18,832 miles
  • 2012 – 17,682 miles
  • 2011 – 16,075 miles
  • 2010 – 14,770 miles
  • 2009 – 13,154 miles
  • 2008 – 11,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,112 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,112 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    812661428558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,084 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    593458573520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,454 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    795700614935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,452 miles (+10,762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    745266705109
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,690 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    785256267750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail48,687 miles (+8,776)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    870624167063
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass39,911 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    475705069410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,363 miles (+4,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    794475106674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

  9. Pass30,743 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    148865216252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,921 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,921 miles
    Test number
    687516076710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  11. Pass23,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    754615800930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,318 miles (+1,484)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    206518052463
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEml light stays on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread And rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass21,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    206593885194
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail21,834 miles (+1,474)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    206883185436
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass20,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,360 miles
    Test number
    256007094100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,360 miles (+1,528)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,360 miles
    Test number
    728107194157
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass18,832 miles (+1,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    609661393142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass17,682 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    636948902225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail17,682 miles (+1,607)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    709188502282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass16,075 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,075 miles
    Test number
    309797301445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,770 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,770 miles
    Test number
    483773790156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,154 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,154 miles
    Test number
    714221189188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,581 miles
    Test number
    893108378140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XLK

Does LB05 XLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XLK expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XLK?
The MOT on LB05 XLK expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XLK done?
LB05 XLK was recorded at 71,112 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has LB05 XLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XLK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 XLK 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 XLK find?
LB05 XLK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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