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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 XMCMOT history

LB05 XMC is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
115,380 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XMC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XMC was last recorded at 115,380 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,935 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
5,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,380 miles
  • 2023 – 114,935 miles
  • 2022 – 114,152 miles
  • 2020 – 114,144 miles
  • 2019 – 113,657 miles
  • 2018 – 112,743 miles
  • 2016 – 111,214 miles
  • 2015 – 108,225 miles
  • 2014 – 105,048 miles
  • 2013 – 96,792 miles
  • 2012 – 87,069 miles
  • 2011 – 76,397 miles
  • 2010 – 60,950 miles
  • 2009 – 49,122 miles
  • 2008 – 33,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe nut corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,380 miles (+445)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    242208146902
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe nut corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass114,935 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,935 miles
    Test number
    958729528744
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail114,935 miles (+783)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,935 miles
    Test number
    912874369496
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,152 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    516799274714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,148 miles (+4)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    829315857484
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    391040376168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,144 miles (+487)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    359321049613
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting part of chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass113,657 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    986681370352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail113,656 miles (+913)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    248197426915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUpper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bearing rough (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,743 miles (+1,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    904388384553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass111,214 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    388047003148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    335712935433
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail108,225 miles (+3,177)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    988241435282
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass105,048 miles (+424)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    496113354295
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer corroded.

  15. Fail104,624 miles (+7,832)6 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    318256244256
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer corroded.

  16. Pass96,792 miles (+9,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    368575943255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass87,069 miles (+10,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    977521052275
    • 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)

  18. Pass76,397 miles (+15,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,397 miles
    Test number
    789511851223
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,950 miles (+11,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    500310150276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    964471359262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,122 miles (+15,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    914800559241
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,319 miles
    Test number
    674112158232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XMC

Does LB05 XMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XMC expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XMC?
The MOT on LB05 XMC expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XMC done?
LB05 XMC was recorded at 115,380 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
Has LB05 XMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XMC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 XMC 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 XMC find?
LB05 XMC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 19 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 16 more.

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