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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LS05 XLPMOT history

LS05 XLP is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

LS05 XLP black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,011 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XLP was last recorded at 133,011 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 11,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,580 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,431 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,011 miles
  • 2021 – 121,580 miles
  • 2020 – 118,404 miles
  • 2019 – 114,043 miles
  • 2018 – 108,690 miles
  • 2017 – 101,412 miles
  • 2016 – 93,508 miles
  • 2015 – 87,340 miles
  • 2014 – 84,931 miles
  • 2013 – 79,623 miles
  • 2012 – 73,718 miles
  • 2011 – 66,621 miles
  • 2010 – 56,587 miles
  • 2009 – 46,374 miles
  • 2008 – 36,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,011 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front slight damage to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Reverse lamps inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,011 miles (+11,431)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,011 miles
    Test number
    662105892702
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass121,580 miles (+79)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    782886662997
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light Inoperative

  3. Fail121,501 miles (+181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,501 miles
    Test number
    415725505673
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  4. Fail121,320 miles (+2,916)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,320 miles
    Test number
    305037580034
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  5. Pass118,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,404 miles
    Test number
    811665998337
    • AdvisoryMisting of fluid around fuel filter housing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  6. Fail118,404 miles (+4,361)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,404 miles
    Test number
    448103216322
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMisting of fluid around fuel filter housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  7. Pass114,043 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    866191468883
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail114,043 miles (+5,353)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    167863125810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,690 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    977202255241
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail108,690 miles (+7,278)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    454309480854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,412 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    874690915827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

  12. Fail101,408 miles (+7,900)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,408 miles
    Test number
    441325289473
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slick inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass93,508 miles (+6,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    487543571233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  14. Pass87,340 miles (+2,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    415418577905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s outer brake light lamp not working
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to rear tyres tread

  15. Pass84,931 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    437828544254
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing on inner edges and are slightly out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail84,931 miles (+5,308)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    237747844217
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing on inner edges and are slightly out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,623 miles (+5,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    398038443297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,718 miles (+7,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    766941222234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,621 miles (+10,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    206438811296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass56,587 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    202267410284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,374 miles (+10,224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    901280499161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,150 miles
    Test number
    770730628211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XLP

Does LS05 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XLP expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XLP?
The MOT on LS05 XLP expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XLP done?
LS05 XLP was recorded at 133,011 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has LS05 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XLP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 XLP 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 LS05 XLP find?
LS05 XLP passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip.; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at bracket..

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