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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XMBMOT history

LS05 XMB is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

LS05 XMB blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
105,883 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMB was last recorded at 105,883 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,883 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,883 miles
  • 2023 – 103,665 miles
  • 2021 – 100,342 miles
  • 2020 – 97,862 miles
  • 2019 – 93,885 miles
  • 2018 – 91,260 miles
  • 2017 – 86,041 miles
  • 2016 – 81,452 miles
  • 2015 – 78,422 miles
  • 2014 – 70,679 miles
  • 2013 – 69,086 miles
  • 2012 – 61,931 miles
  • 2011 – 51,381 miles
  • 2010 – 44,075 miles
  • 2009 – 35,456 miles
  • 2008 – 20,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    106946138170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail105,883 miles (+2,218)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    164553535351
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass103,665 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    165602389303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    327789881535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,342 miles (+2,480)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    314944785083
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  6. Pass97,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    158981600198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,862 miles (+3,977)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    785647284704
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to large hole in exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass93,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    711651718490
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail93,885 miles (+2,625)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    118555673553
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass91,260 miles (+5,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    855525853356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow(rear pipe).
  11. Pass86,041 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    536433625829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass81,452 miles (+3,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    803117927022
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edges
  13. Pass78,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    185892345106
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
  14. Fail78,422 miles (+7,743)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    805212045191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
  15. Pass70,679 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    676462344169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,086 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    227239243464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,931 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    347242242158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,381 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    718134921178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,075 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    243018740483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,456 miles (+14,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,456 miles
    Test number
    240404239424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,793 miles
    Test number
    204327938442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMB

Does LS05 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XMB expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMB?
The MOT on LS05 XMB expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XMB done?
LS05 XMB was recorded at 105,883 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 5,436 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XMB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMB 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 XMB find?
LS05 XMB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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