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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC05 XTDMOT history

LC05 XTD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

LC05 XTD black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,985 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XTD was last recorded at 100,985 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 7,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,968 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,017 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,985 miles
  • 2024 – 93,968 miles
  • 2023 – 93,512 miles
  • 2022 – 92,715 miles
  • 2021 – 88,676 miles
  • 2020 – 84,213 miles
  • 2019 – 81,585 miles
  • 2018 – 75,299 miles
  • 2015 – 69,922 miles
  • 2014 – 65,059 miles
  • 2013 – 59,758 miles
  • 2011 – 57,311 miles
  • 2010 – 51,460 miles
  • 2009 – 33,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,985 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,985 miles (+7,017)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,985 miles
    Test number
    829332382020
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass93,968 miles (+456)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    582059225091
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,512 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    410035294389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,715 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,715 miles
    Test number
    745003554874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    526614960988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,676 miles (+4,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    320103718904
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass84,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    927209743272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail84,213 miles (+2,628)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    260421811933
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass81,585 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    643057853900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,551 miles (+6,252)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,551 miles
    Test number
    131172501366
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass75,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    190083632082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,299 miles (+5,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    271385984001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass69,922 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    305365915027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,059 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    127729704463
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass59,758 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    166682323067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,311 miles (+5,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    445023151366
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
  17. Pass51,460 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,460 miles
    Test number
    972673760368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,913 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,913 miles
    Test number
    951981010013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    202959609062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XTD

Does LC05 XTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 XTD expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XTD?
The MOT on LC05 XTD expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 XTD done?
LC05 XTD was recorded at 100,985 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has LC05 XTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XTD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LC05 XTD 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 XTD find?
LC05 XTD passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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