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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC05 CDEMOT history

LC05 CDE is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

LC05 CDE silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2021
Mileage
111,806 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CDE
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 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC05 CDE was last recorded at 111,806 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 4,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,163 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,643 miles
Average per year
5,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,806 miles
  • 2020 – 107,163 miles
  • 2019 – 101,101 miles
  • 2018 – 95,697 miles
  • 2017 – 90,558 miles
  • 2016 – 85,286 miles
  • 2015 – 77,155 miles
  • 2014 – 66,696 miles
  • 2013 – 56,723 miles
  • 2012 – 50,004 miles
  • 2011 – 46,569 miles
  • 2010 – 42,368 miles
  • 2009 – 38,023 miles
  • 2008 – 29,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,806 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,806 miles (+4,643)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    290126563563
    • MajorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass107,163 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    165751113060
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail107,159 miles (+900)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    775651450259
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail106,259 miles (+5,158)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    176713931705
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,101 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    473242457936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,697 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,697 miles
    Test number
    483916807787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass90,558 miles (+5,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    732042543309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass85,286 miles (+8,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    947958816214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges (raised tread)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass77,155 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    937515225159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,956 miles (+7,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,956 miles
    Test number
    119349025002
    • NoteSill covers fittwd

  11. Pass66,696 miles (+9,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    855077354046
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  12. Pass56,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    247187153077
    • NoteAll four tyres close to wear bars

  13. Fail56,723 miles (+6,719)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    878337653002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll four tyres close to wear bars

  14. Fail50,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    309288852067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass50,004 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    878218052052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,569 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    555849351038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,368 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    212516340077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,023 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    461147919147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    444776818162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CDE

Does LC05 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CDE expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CDE?
The MOT on LC05 CDE expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CDE done?
LC05 CDE was recorded at 111,806 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
Has LC05 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CDE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC05 CDE 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 LC05 CDE find?
LC05 CDE failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 5 major defects: central front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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