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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LS05 XMCMOT history

LS05 XMC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS05 XMC black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,418 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMC was last recorded at 85,418 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,329 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,089 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,418 miles
  • 2024 – 79,329 miles
  • 2023 – 70,882 miles
  • 2022 – 61,490 miles
  • 2021 – 52,615 miles
  • 2020 – 45,727 miles
  • 2019 – 44,232 miles
  • 2018 – 43,148 miles
  • 2017 – 41,681 miles
  • 2016 – 41,301 miles
  • 2015 – 39,730 miles
  • 2014 – 36,257 miles
  • 2013 – 33,102 miles
  • 2012 – 30,675 miles
  • 2011 – 27,963 miles
  • 2010 – 24,453 miles
  • 2009 – 19,351 miles
  • 2008 – 14,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,418 miles (+6,089)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    811282577722
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,329 miles (+8,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    124960629478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,882 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    661035465107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,490 miles (+8,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,490 miles
    Test number
    410556369614
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp beam pattern only just visible

  5. Pass52,615 miles (+6,888)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    455083399705
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,727 miles (+1,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    451397686843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,232 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    905416603224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,148 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    105096117844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,681 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    542184735438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,301 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    470508015868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,730 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    357553605265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,257 miles (+3,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    706446594188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass33,102 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,102 miles
    Test number
    907537703252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,675 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    789296702246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,963 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,963 miles
    Test number
    338806801476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,453 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    592008500298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,351 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    462344109276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass14,109 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    730662318251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,773 miles
    Test number
    181421928062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMC

Does LS05 XMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XMC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMC?
The MOT on LS05 XMC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XMC done?
LS05 XMC was recorded at 85,418 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMC ever failed its MOT?
No. LS05 XMC has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMC 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 XMC find?
LS05 XMC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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