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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 MLYMOT history

LR05 MLY is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LR05 MLY black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,015 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MLY
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
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MLY was last recorded at 135,015 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,984 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
6,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,015 miles
  • 2025 – 133,984 miles
  • 2024 – 133,287 miles
  • 2023 – 132,068 miles
  • 2022 – 130,849 miles
  • 2021 – 129,209 miles
  • 2020 – 121,540 miles
  • 2019 – 111,000 miles
  • 2018 – 98,849 miles
  • 2017 – 92,695 miles
  • 2016 – 80,291 miles
  • 2015 – 70,182 miles
  • 2014 – 61,124 miles
  • 2013 – 54,666 miles
  • 2012 – 47,552 miles
  • 2011 – 33,762 miles
  • 2010 – 27,655 miles
  • 2009 – 23,547 miles
  • 2008 – 15,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,015 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,015 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    475735052105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,984 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,984 miles
    Test number
    652547207260
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass133,287 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,287 miles
    Test number
    682455052421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,068 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,068 miles
    Test number
    453595886401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,849 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,849 miles
    Test number
    975300391391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    409096218148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,209 miles (+7,669)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    362098932541
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,540 miles (+10,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    848988115068
    • 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))

  9. Pass111,000 miles (+12,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,000 miles
    Test number
    499594071132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs got larger rusty edge

  10. Pass98,849 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    349000665535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    689894785981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail92,695 miles (+12,404)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    797600130995
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass80,291 miles (+10,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    811830403686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,182 miles (+9,058)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    646991045260
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass61,124 miles (+6,458)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    745615854292
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass54,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    727863143205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,666 miles (+7,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    135440143210
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  18. Pass47,552 miles (+13,790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    576813442268
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside tyre rear wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass33,762 miles (+6,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    656602331231
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slight cracks in outer sidewall

  20. Pass27,655 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    593216390161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail23,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    343939009284
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass23,547 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    433939909265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,127 miles
    Test number
    714760928149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MLY

Does LR05 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MLY is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MLY?
The MOT on LR05 MLY is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MLY done?
LR05 MLY was recorded at 135,015 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,530 miles a year.
Has LR05 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MLY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 MLY 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 LR05 MLY find?
LR05 MLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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