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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 XMOMOT history

LB05 XMO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2020 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2020
Mileage
92,350 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XMO
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
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 XMO was last recorded at 92,350 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,433 miles · 5 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,350 miles
  • 2019 – 90,433 miles
  • 2018 – 86,651 miles
  • 2017 – 82,172 miles
  • 2014 – 73,225 miles
  • 2013 – 63,797 miles
  • 2012 – 54,254 miles
  • 2011 – 47,159 miles
  • 2010 – 40,317 miles
  • 2009 – 28,450 miles
  • 2008 – 22,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,350 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 headlights misted on surfaces slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wipers smearing screen slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,350 miles (+1,917)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    118957396467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,433 miles (+3,782)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,433 miles
    Test number
    291988512182
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    406672760961
    • AdvisoryFront headlights misted on surfaces slightly
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen slightly

  4. Fail86,651 miles (+4,479)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    529963168001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights misted on surfaces slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner cv boot weaping slightly
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen slightly

  5. Pass82,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    270142300014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,172 miles (+8,947)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    155390068885
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass73,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    425146414313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,225 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    267056514361
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail82,426 miles (+18,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    478636314345
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass63,797 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    267959683209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,796 miles (+877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    455098183256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass62,919 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    757963813227
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly low in places

  13. Fail62,918 miles (+8,664)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    985482813202
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly low in places

  14. Pass54,254 miles (+7,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    808826302296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,159 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    568949381124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,317 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    962687990190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,450 miles
    Test number
    293985599489
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail28,449 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,449 miles
    Test number
    274785399169
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass22,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    310889298196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XMO

Does LB05 XMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XMO expired on 13 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XMO?
The MOT on LB05 XMO expired on 13 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XMO done?
LB05 XMO was recorded at 92,350 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has LB05 XMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XMO has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 XMO 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 XMO find?
LB05 XMO failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 9 more.

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