
Saab 9-3
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LR05 MRVMOT history
LR05 MRV is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 146,511 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 MRV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 MRV was last recorded at 146,511 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 2,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,692 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,819 miles
- Average per year
- 6,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,511 miles
- 2024 – 143,692 miles
- 2023 – 140,295 miles
- 2022 – 138,337 miles
- 2021 – 132,691 miles
- 2019 – 124,657 miles
- 2018 – 116,330 miles
- 2017 – 110,592 miles
- 2016 – 104,745 miles
- 2015 – 95,892 miles
- 2014 – 87,721 miles
- 2013 – 79,330 miles
- 2012 – 70,983 miles
- 2011 – 61,024 miles
- 2010 – 50,324 miles
- 2009 – 38,704 miles
- 2008 – 27,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner tie rod drumstick
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft pulley area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,511 miles (+2,819)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,511 miles
- Test number
- 770772592576
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner tie rod drumstick
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,692 miles (+3,397)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,692 miles
- Test number
- 711299480300
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive crankshaft pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,295 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,295 miles
- Test number
- 200117501263
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive crankshaft pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,294 miles (+1,957)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,294 miles
- Test number
- 256137307259
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive crankshaft pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,337 miles (+5,646)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 138,337 miles
- Test number
- 412115042873
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central of windscreen (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,691 miles (+8,034)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 132,691 miles
- Test number
- 433552624299
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush(hub bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush(hub bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,657 miles (+8,327)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,657 miles
- Test number
- 709567504522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,330 miles (+5,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 116,330 miles
- Test number
- 710777981247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,592 miles (+5,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,592 miles
- Test number
- 818070069290
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass104,745 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 104,745 miles
- Test number
- 254825806174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,745 miles (+8,853)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,745 miles
- Test number
- 728498360672
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,892 miles (+8,171)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,892 miles
- Test number
- 138640225139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s headlight worn poor beam image
- NoteUneven application front brakes
Pass87,721 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,721 miles
- Test number
- 529444814117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay to o/s & n/s rear wheels
- NoteTrace oil o/s front inner c v boot
Fail87,721 miles (+8,391)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,721 miles
- Test number
- 709664514127
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay to o/s & n/s rear wheels
- NoteTrace oil o/s front inner c v boot
Pass79,330 miles (+8,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,330 miles
- Test number
- 445381423150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,983 miles (+9,959)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,983 miles
- Test number
- 279130332112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,024 miles (+10,700)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 61,024 miles
- Test number
- 106927521195
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass50,324 miles (+11,620)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,324 miles
- Test number
- 241333410179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,704 miles (+10,826)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,704 miles
- Test number
- 410887229133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,878 miles
- Test number
- 600381138167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 MRV
- Does LR05 MRV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 MRV expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 MRV?
- The MOT on LR05 MRV expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 MRV done?
- LR05 MRV was recorded at 146,511 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
- Has LR05 MRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 MRV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 MRV 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 MRV find?
- LR05 MRV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner tie rod drumstick, and 1 more.
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