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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 XMGMOT history

LB05 XMG is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
113,248 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XMG
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
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XMG was last recorded at 113,248 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,248 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,248 miles
  • 2021 – 111,876 miles
  • 2020 – 108,812 miles
  • 2019 – 104,733 miles
  • 2018 – 100,984 miles
  • 2017 – 94,016 miles
  • 2015 – 83,195 miles
  • 2014 – 65,710 miles
  • 2013 – 62,312 miles
  • 2012 – 60,674 miles
  • 2011 – 50,088 miles
  • 2010 – 41,906 miles
  • 2009 – 39,857 miles
  • 2008 – 35,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,248 miles
    Test number
    571037648494
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,248 miles (+1,372)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,248 miles
    Test number
    323298729285
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    108902635673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,876 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    689918258686
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,876 miles (+3,064)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    965870186635
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    593511274777
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail108,812 miles (+4,079)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    816189559613
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass104,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    444951913006
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail104,733 miles (+3,749)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    572516470047
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jump start in test lane.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass100,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    447349129937
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  11. Fail100,984 miles (+6,968)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    327660016599
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  12. Pass94,016 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,016 miles
    Test number
    653109038557
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,007 miles (+10,812)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    477064133098
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,195 miles (+17,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,195 miles
    Test number
    161264353089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge 225x45x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass65,710 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    607013784206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,312 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    155112943227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,674 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    335265872412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,088 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    657747831231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    350895560421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,906 miles (+1,754)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    724325560266
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass40,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    241570330469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,152 miles (+295)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    734640230164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass39,857 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    433183639266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    264061028203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XMG

Does LB05 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XMG expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XMG?
The MOT on LB05 XMG expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XMG done?
LB05 XMG was recorded at 113,248 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has LB05 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XMG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 XMG 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 XMG find?
LB05 XMG passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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