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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LR05 OYBMOT history

LR05 OYB is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

LR05 OYB beige Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
125,179 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OYB was last recorded at 125,179 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 2,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,229 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,950 miles
Average per year
7,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,179 miles
  • 2021 – 122,229 miles
  • 2020 – 121,254 miles
  • 2019 – 114,882 miles
  • 2018 – 106,852 miles
  • 2017 – 96,856 miles
  • 2016 – 89,871 miles
  • 2015 – 80,713 miles
  • 2014 – 70,158 miles
  • 2013 – 61,409 miles
  • 2012 – 53,364 miles
  • 2011 – 39,819 miles
  • 2010 – 24,372 miles
  • 2009 – 15,291 miles
  • 2008 – 8,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,179 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer joint / bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,179 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    403944183642
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    687587293968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Fail122,229 miles (+975)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    635984708163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Pass121,254 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    649017631193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer joint / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer joint / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail121,242 miles (+6,360)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,242 miles
    Test number
    257467814077
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer joint / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer joint / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass114,882 miles (+8,030)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,882 miles
    Test number
    870605118488
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass106,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    804606914251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes %27 out of balance
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail106,852 miles (+9,996)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    632009673293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes %27 out of balance
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass96,856 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,856 miles
    Test number
    317172568860
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing slightly on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly under-powered (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced filling up with condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  10. Fail96,847 miles (+6,976)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    557171990220
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing slightly on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly under-powered (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced filling up with condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass89,871 miles (+9,158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    598687531976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in both steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass80,713 miles (+10,555)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,713 miles
    Test number
    109019775087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass70,158 miles (+8,749)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    339407384061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass61,409 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    766960003104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,364 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    328930562044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,819 miles (+15,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    269512661073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,372 miles (+9,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,372 miles
    Test number
    684192070078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,291 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,291 miles
    Test number
    773132769052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,643 miles
    Test number
    284034678093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OYB

Does LR05 OYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 OYB expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OYB?
The MOT on LR05 OYB expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 OYB done?
LR05 OYB was recorded at 125,179 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 7,719 miles a year.
Has LR05 OYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OYB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 OYB 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 OYB find?
LR05 OYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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