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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 OXSMOT history

LR05 OXS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2026.

LR05 OXS 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 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,416 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OXS
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
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OXS was last recorded at 107,416 miles on 19 Apr 2026, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,278 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,416 miles
  • 2025 – 106,278 miles
  • 2024 – 105,911 miles
  • 2022 – 102,834 miles
  • 2021 – 97,105 miles
  • 2020 – 92,621 miles
  • 2019 – 88,394 miles
  • 2018 – 83,891 miles
  • 2017 – 77,176 miles
  • 2016 – 70,427 miles
  • 2015 – 62,113 miles
  • 2014 – 54,326 miles
  • 2013 – 48,714 miles
  • 2012 – 45,136 miles
  • 2011 – 41,494 miles
  • 2010 – 37,687 miles
  • 2009 – 31,037 miles
  • 2008 – 25,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,416 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,416 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    257642020280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,278 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    737003313889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,911 miles (+3,077)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    264219674346
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,834 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    156428243922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    655227207017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,105 miles (+4,484)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    460268649702
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass92,621 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    398162354065
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  8. Fail92,621 miles (+4,227)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    483674688628
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  9. Pass88,394 miles (+4,503)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    877002896122
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    954044237154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail83,891 miles (+6,715)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    433528704404
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,176 miles
    Test number
    673064560050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail77,176 miles (+6,749)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,176 miles
    Test number
    550609536128
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,427 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    956924533309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail70,400 miles (+8,287)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    423219562536
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has damage outer sidewall

  16. Pass62,113 miles (+7,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    291544841077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,326 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    719713904320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,365 miles (+4,651)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    949934834106
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteWipers blades smearing slightly

  19. Pass48,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    477119303119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,712 miles (+3,576)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    208909903424
    • FailureInner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  21. Pass45,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    445604922154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,133 miles (+3,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    689294622152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass41,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    348252131193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,494 miles (+3,807)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    448432831155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass37,687 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    570957930171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,037 miles
    Test number
    684453319135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,037 miles (+5,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,037 miles
    Test number
    434672619110
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass25,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    561050828106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OXS

Does LR05 OXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OXS is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OXS?
The MOT on LR05 OXS is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OXS done?
LR05 OXS was recorded at 107,416 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2026, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has LR05 OXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OXS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 OXS 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 OXS find?
LR05 OXS passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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