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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LS05 XMAMOT history

LS05 XMA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LS05 XMA silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
63,040 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMA was last recorded at 63,040 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,184 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
2,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,040 miles
  • 2024 – 62,184 miles
  • 2022 – 62,084 miles
  • 2020 – 61,403 miles
  • 2019 – 60,202 miles
  • 2018 – 58,208 miles
  • 2017 – 56,551 miles
  • 2016 – 54,853 miles
  • 2015 – 52,780 miles
  • 2014 – 48,932 miles
  • 2013 – 45,091 miles
  • 2012 – 42,509 miles
  • 2011 – 39,385 miles
  • 2010 – 35,410 miles
  • 2009 – 29,795 miles
  • 2008 – 23,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    402747736255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,040 miles (+856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    120607051028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass62,184 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    253451003304
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail62,084 miles (+681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    137662065730
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
  5. Pass61,403 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    659199261381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,202 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    543616182309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,208 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    233719536894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,551 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    673981614201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,853 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    792224903251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,780 miles (+3,848)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    318887595174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F Wheel bearing is starting to rumble.
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass48,932 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    435531214273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  12. Pass45,091 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    509306493151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,509 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    815211592190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,385 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    226812171161
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Fail39,384 miles (+3,974)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    815681071197
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass35,410 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    511602270118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,795 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    283087579159
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass29,795 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    553777379137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    291305558404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass23,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    973715658122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMA

Does LS05 XMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XMA expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMA?
The MOT on LS05 XMA expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XMA done?
LS05 XMA was recorded at 63,040 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 2,383 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XMA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMA 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 XMA find?
LS05 XMA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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