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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 XNAMOT history

LB05 XNA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
210,969 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XNA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XNA was last recorded at 210,969 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,969 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,969 miles
  • 2025 – 207,160 miles
  • 2024 – 200,769 miles
  • 2022 – 196,900 miles
  • 2020 – 183,173 miles
  • 2019 – 177,665 miles
  • 2018 – 168,433 miles
  • 2017 – 157,827 miles
  • 2016 – 149,688 miles
  • 2015 – 140,611 miles
  • 2014 – 130,363 miles
  • 2013 – 117,661 miles
  • 2012 – 105,815 miles
  • 2011 – 94,359 miles
  • 2010 – 79,010 miles
  • 2009 – 61,485 miles
  • 2008 – 43,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,969 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output b/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing b/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,969 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    210,969 miles
    Test number
    838968494186
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output b/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing b/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail210,969 miles (+3,809)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,969 miles
    Test number
    445959800235
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output b/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded b/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing b/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass207,160 miles (+6,391)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    207,160 miles
    Test number
    378091630595
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass200,769 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    200,769 miles
    Test number
    440807150494
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail200,768 miles (+3,868)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,768 miles
    Test number
    285193302052
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass196,900 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,900 miles
    Test number
    682980492695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail196,898 miles (+6,921)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,898 miles
    Test number
    798330456201
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass189,977 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    189,977 miles
    Test number
    972511715491
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail189,972 miles (+6,799)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,972 miles
    Test number
    466672921302
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass183,173 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,173 miles
    Test number
    799171201906
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose and lower fixing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail183,173 miles (+5,508)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,173 miles
    Test number
    909995913181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose and lower fixing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass177,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    177,665 miles
    Test number
    438558269202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail177,665 miles (+9,232)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,665 miles
    Test number
    879535125654
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass168,433 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    189774847728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,827 miles (+8,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    808489305076
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower lower engine/gearbox mounting rubber breaking up,renew soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower several oil leakages evident from engine/gearbox areas.

  16. Pass149,688 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,688 miles
    Test number
    786674217839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    265907585470
    • 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)

  18. Fail140,611 miles (+10,248)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    899443285121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  19. Pass130,363 miles (+12,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,363 miles
    Test number
    588136274176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,661 miles (+11,846)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    345788573163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,815 miles (+11,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    137804062142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,359 miles (+15,349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    696394491126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    331534800445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,010 miles (+17,525)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    732334700249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc scored by worn out pads

  25. Pass61,485 miles (+18,069)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    741111589108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    110268498100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XNA

Does LB05 XNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XNA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XNA?
The MOT on LB05 XNA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XNA done?
LB05 XNA was recorded at 210,969 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,500 miles a year.
Has LB05 XNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XNA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XNA 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 XNA find?
LB05 XNA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded b/s; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output b/s; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 7 more.

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