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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XLTMOT history

LS05 XLT is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

LS05 XLT grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
87,659 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XLT was last recorded at 87,659 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,966 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
4,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,659 miles
  • 2023 – 85,966 miles
  • 2022 – 83,733 miles
  • 2021 – 81,265 miles
  • 2020 – 78,043 miles
  • 2019 – 73,855 miles
  • 2017 – 68,827 miles
  • 2016 – 62,745 miles
  • 2015 – 57,126 miles
  • 2014 – 52,039 miles
  • 2013 – 46,478 miles
  • 2012 – 42,401 miles
  • 2011 – 40,514 miles
  • 2010 – 33,992 miles
  • 2009 – 26,895 miles
  • 2008 – 22,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,659 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,659 miles (+1,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    846300719356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  2. Pass85,966 miles (+2,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    733463088860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,733 miles (+2,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    547099123738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,265 miles (+3,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    446881864546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,043 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    383623334492
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald inner edge

  6. Pass73,855 miles (+5,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    682884800455
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,827 miles (+6,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    512460163231
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is slightly opaque. (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass62,745 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    207669436463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,126 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    489691365092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,039 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    329084114066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,478 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    748392523058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,401 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,401 miles
    Test number
    105431582438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,514 miles (+6,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,514 miles
    Test number
    558468551142
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted inner surfaces

  14. Pass33,992 miles (+7,097)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    660603270136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,895 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,895 miles
    Test number
    130273479167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,792 miles
    Test number
    361981968191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XLT

Does LS05 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XLT expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XLT?
The MOT on LS05 XLT expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XLT done?
LS05 XLT was recorded at 87,659 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
Has LS05 XLT ever failed its MOT?
No. LS05 XLT has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS05 XLT 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 XLT find?
LS05 XLT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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