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Saab 9-3 Vector 150 BHP

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 LTTMOT history

LS05 LTT is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 Vector 150 BHP first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LS05 LTT blue 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,852 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Vector 150 BHP
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LTT was last recorded at 94,852 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2022: 78,354 miles, lower than 95,844 miles on 22 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,957 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,895 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,852 miles
  • 2025 – 89,957 miles
  • 2024 – 86,204 miles
  • 2023 – 82,050 miles
  • 2022 – 78,354 miles
  • 2021 – 95,844 miles
  • 2020 – 73,788 miles
  • 2019 – 69,930 miles
  • 2018 – 65,271 miles
  • 2017 – 60,324 miles
  • 2016 – 55,440 miles
  • 2015 – 51,093 miles
  • 2014 – 46,260 miles
  • 2013 – 41,185 miles
  • 2012 – 35,103 miles
  • 2011 – 33,235 miles
  • 2010 – 29,817 miles
  • 2009 – 24,563 miles
  • 2008 – 20,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,852 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,852 miles (+4,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    463099372061
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,957 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    360059747597
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail89,957 miles (+3,753)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    566162738572
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass86,204 miles (+4,154)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    299343416955
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,050 miles (+3,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    652784609247
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass78,354 miles (-17,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    559912742253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass95,844 miles (+22,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    349902588008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,788 miles (+3,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,788 miles
    Test number
    721649963382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass69,930 miles (+4,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,930 miles
    Test number
    493344963058
    • 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))
  10. Pass65,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    177162184140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail65,271 miles (+4,947)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    491218639050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass60,324 miles (+4,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    979337069739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass55,440 miles (+4,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    294588868574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass51,093 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    987571925089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass46,260 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,260 miles
    Test number
    169572634421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass41,185 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    876176023006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,103 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    155231532065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,235 miles (+3,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    315945341197
    • 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)
  19. Pass29,817 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    470132140161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,563 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    842026029162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,592 miles
    Test number
    553428948192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LTT

Does LS05 LTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LTT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LTT?
The MOT on LS05 LTT is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LTT done?
LS05 LTT was recorded at 94,852 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has LS05 LTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LTT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 LTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 LTT find?
LS05 LTT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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