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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,800 cc

LB05 XLYMOT history

LB05 XLY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,734 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XLY was last recorded at 146,734 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 6,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,971 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,763 miles
Average per year
5,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,734 miles
  • 2023 – 139,971 miles
  • 2022 – 134,829 miles
  • 2021 – 129,927 miles
  • 2020 – 126,709 miles
  • 2019 – 122,183 miles
  • 2018 – 117,730 miles
  • 2017 – 113,475 miles
  • 2016 – 107,637 miles
  • 2015 – 101,141 miles
  • 2014 – 95,790 miles
  • 2013 – 90,139 miles
  • 2012 – 85,131 miles
  • 2011 – 77,703 miles
  • 2010 – 70,795 miles
  • 2009 – 62,598 miles
  • 2008 – 55,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,734 miles
    Test number
    565554792091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,734 miles (+6,763)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,734 miles
    Test number
    205514575983
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,971 miles
    Test number
    148538946457
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail139,971 miles (+5,142)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,971 miles
    Test number
    636608153190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,829 miles (+4,902)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,829 miles
    Test number
    149484688565
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  6. Pass129,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,927 miles
    Test number
    612200906703
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail129,927 miles (+3,218)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,927 miles
    Test number
    508370608999
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,709 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    857781922706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,183 miles (+4,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    950605867479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass117,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    158960700169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,730 miles (+4,255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    540588044567
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass113,475 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,475 miles
    Test number
    499345963068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,637 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,637 miles
    Test number
    446803906176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,141 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    149679785150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,790 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    497672394119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

  16. Fail95,786 miles (+5,647)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,786 miles
    Test number
    259342394160
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

  17. Pass90,139 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    639903493130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,131 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    328354892123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass85,131 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    555494192107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,703 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    297353191125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,795 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    941226590101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,598 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    923425699106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,150 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    111031578160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth number plates discolouring
    • NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

  24. Pass55,150 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    692901378115
    • NoteBoth number plates discolouring
    • NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

Questions about LB05 XLY

Does LB05 XLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XLY expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XLY?
The MOT on LB05 XLY expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XLY done?
LB05 XLY was recorded at 146,734 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
Has LB05 XLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XLY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 XLY 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 XLY find?
LB05 XLY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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