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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LR05 OXNMOT history

LR05 OXN is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LR05 OXN black 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 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,065 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OXN was last recorded at 122,065 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 11,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,875 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,190 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,065 miles
  • 2025 – 110,875 miles
  • 2024 – 96,781 miles
  • 2023 – 85,886 miles
  • 2022 – 75,025 miles
  • 2021 – 63,628 miles
  • 2020 – 57,541 miles
  • 2016 – 57,527 miles
  • 2015 – 56,297 miles
  • 2014 – 53,290 miles
  • 2013 – 50,055 miles
  • 2012 – 46,024 miles
  • 2011 – 35,681 miles
  • 2010 – 26,332 miles
  • 2009 – 19,972 miles
  • 2008 – 19,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,065 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,065 miles (+11,190)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,065 miles
    Test number
    493216367988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,875 miles (+14,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,875 miles
    Test number
    636817967911
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass96,781 miles (+10,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    123399495298
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,886 miles (+10,861)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,886 miles
    Test number
    469358374229
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,025 miles (+188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    941713464704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,837 miles (+11,209)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    764827804101
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAux belt contaminated with engine oil
    • AdvisoryManual headlamp adjusters not tested

  7. Pass63,628 miles (+6,087)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    741187699028
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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))

  8. Pass57,541 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    958824885904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,527 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    945640446651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass56,297 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,297 miles
    Test number
    537305185045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,296 miles (+3,006)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    157754685079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass53,290 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    449424184057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,055 miles (+4,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    659436383065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,024 miles (+10,343)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,024 miles
    Test number
    988221892001
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass35,681 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    187599481497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,332 miles (+6,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    781001990047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,972 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,972 miles
    Test number
    190632289444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,908 miles
    Test number
    584497108262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

Questions about LR05 OXN

Does LR05 OXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OXN is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OXN?
The MOT on LR05 OXN is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OXN done?
LR05 OXN was recorded at 122,065 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has LR05 OXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OXN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 OXN 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 OXN find?
LR05 OXN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 3 more.

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