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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 MPUMOT history

LR05 MPU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LR05 MPU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,626 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MPU
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
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MPU was last recorded at 112,626 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,490 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,626 miles
  • 2025 – 108,490 miles
  • 2024 – 102,624 miles
  • 2023 – 96,026 miles
  • 2022 – 89,271 miles
  • 2021 – 86,227 miles
  • 2020 – 79,594 miles
  • 2019 – 78,751 miles
  • 2018 – 77,270 miles
  • 2017 – 76,782 miles
  • 2015 – 75,762 miles
  • 2014 – 74,336 miles
  • 2013 – 70,976 miles
  • 2012 – 63,544 miles
  • 2011 – 52,169 miles
  • 2010 – 42,263 miles
  • 2009 – 29,454 miles
  • 2008 – 19,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,626 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,626 miles (+4,136)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    457611118639
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,490 miles (+5,866)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    688593275304
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/outer edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    950628498975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,624 miles (+6,598)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    402271619994
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,026 miles
    Test number
    112679324575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,024 miles (+6,753)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,024 miles
    Test number
    603537732411
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,271 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    275548197990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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. Fail89,217 miles (+2,990)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    526844539747
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass86,227 miles (+6,633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    101384565546
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass79,594 miles (+843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    976385476724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,751 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    494745450675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass77,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    840057498515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail77,270 miles (+488)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    424872236796
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    832141795413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,782 miles (+1,020)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    959437200685
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass75,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    593123992670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,762 miles (+1,426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    653981046961
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    416280304479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,336 miles (+3,360)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    386200504376
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass70,976 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    496448063220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    367221472202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,544 miles (+11,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    607681572266
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass52,169 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    826462421276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,263 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,263 miles
    Test number
    180250040222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,454 miles (+9,678)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,454 miles
    Test number
    391818269133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,776 miles
    Test number
    734764758186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MPU

Does LR05 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MPU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MPU?
The MOT on LR05 MPU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MPU done?
LR05 MPU was recorded at 112,626 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has LR05 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MPU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MPU 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 MPU find?
LR05 MPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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