Saab 9-3
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LB05 XNJMOT history
LB05 XNJ is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 May 2025
- Mileage
- 97,326 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 XNJ
- 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
- 15 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 XNJ was last recorded at 97,326 miles on 23 May 2024, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,539 miles · 19 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,787 miles
- Average per year
- 4,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,326 miles
- 2023 – 95,539 miles
- 2022 – 91,268 miles
- 2020 – 88,714 miles
- 2019 – 86,958 miles
- 2018 – 84,225 miles
- 2017 – 80,705 miles
- 2016 – 72,965 miles
- 2015 – 64,464 miles
- 2014 – 55,993 miles
- 2013 – 51,954 miles
- 2012 – 48,114 miles
- 2011 – 42,249 miles
- 2010 – 37,065 miles
- 2009 – 32,485 miles
- 2008 – 27,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,326 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure repaired using reflector tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged button stiff (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking between the treads forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,326 miles (+1,787)5 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 97,326 miles
- Test number
- 373312690266
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure repaired using reflector tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged button stiff (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking between the treads forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,539 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,539 miles
- Test number
- 244328530511
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure Reflector repaired using reflector tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail95,532 miles (+4,264)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,532 miles
- Test number
- 485239139464
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass91,268 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 91,268 miles
- Test number
- 461833002140
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,264 miles (+2,550)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,264 miles
- Test number
- 755922717812
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 88,714 miles
- Test number
- 551371075981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,714 miles (+1,756)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,714 miles
- Test number
- 582378766752
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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))
Pass86,958 miles (+2,733)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,958 miles
- Test number
- 220474235209
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass84,225 miles (+3,520)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 84,225 miles
- Test number
- 822029142897
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door central locking fault
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Pass80,705 miles (+7,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 80,705 miles
- Test number
- 189403850352
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,965 miles (+8,501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,965 miles
- Test number
- 213920402883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 64,464 miles
- Test number
- 797515005289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,464 miles (+8,471)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,464 miles
- Test number
- 725825705289
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass55,993 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,993 miles
- Test number
- 247694504254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,954 miles (+3,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,954 miles
- Test number
- 957567303287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,114 miles (+5,865)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,114 miles
- Test number
- 407487502247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,249 miles (+5,184)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,249 miles
- Test number
- 576845671177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,065 miles (+4,580)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 37,065 miles
- Test number
- 804613390187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,485 miles (+4,589)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,485 miles
- Test number
- 584915609241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,896 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,896 miles
- Test number
- 294625788164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,891 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,891 miles
- Test number
- 204773288117
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine management light on
Questions about LB05 XNJ
- Does LB05 XNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 XNJ expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 XNJ?
- The MOT on LB05 XNJ expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 XNJ done?
- LB05 XNJ was recorded at 97,326 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 4,369 miles a year.
- Has LB05 XNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 XNJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB05 XNJ 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 XNJ find?
- LB05 XNJ passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 5 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty lens; nearside front outer obligatory mirror slightly loose casing loose, and 6 more.
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