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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LM05 LCNMOT history

LM05 LCN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LM05 LCN blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,622 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LCN was last recorded at 109,622 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,620 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,002 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,622 miles
  • 2025 – 105,620 miles
  • 2024 – 100,629 miles
  • 2023 – 96,661 miles
  • 2022 – 92,744 miles
  • 2021 – 87,147 miles
  • 2019 – 79,530 miles
  • 2018 – 73,915 miles
  • 2017 – 67,592 miles
  • 2016 – 65,464 miles
  • 2015 – 62,018 miles
  • 2014 – 58,170 miles
  • 2013 – 55,292 miles
  • 2012 – 52,423 miles
  • 2011 – 50,613 miles
  • 2010 – 48,674 miles
  • 2009 – 46,361 miles
  • 2008 – 43,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,622 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,622 miles (+4,002)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,622 miles
    Test number
    705783732318
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,620 miles
    Test number
    229004666304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,620 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,620 miles
    Test number
    837130242893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,629 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    481708917832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    227588878029
    • AdvisoryOffside heaadlight switch insecure

  6. Fail96,661 miles (+3,917)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    475821540121
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside heaadlight switch insecure

  7. Pass92,744 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,744 miles
    Test number
    264085059702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,147 miles (+7,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    819391535453
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass79,530 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    574589048374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,454 miles (+5,539)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    259097491934
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,915 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    655560253072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,910 miles (+6,318)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    537729470053
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    535516372551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,592 miles (+2,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    507310203324
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass65,464 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,464 miles
    Test number
    716880051943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,018 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    425834915119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

  17. Pass62,018 miles (+3,848)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    789104515132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

  18. Pass58,170 miles (+2,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    868418514168
    • NoteNearside front & rear tyres perished on outer wall

  19. Pass55,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    988126933180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,292 miles (+2,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    218516233157
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass52,423 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    295364642429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,613 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,613 miles
    Test number
    387870731105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,674 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    762368630159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    264126439454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,361 miles (+2,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    952134739117
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass43,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    250684948426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,768 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    373693648106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 LCN

Does LM05 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 LCN is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LCN?
The MOT on LM05 LCN is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 LCN done?
LM05 LCN was recorded at 109,622 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has LM05 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LCN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 LCN 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 LM05 LCN find?
LM05 LCN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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