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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LS05 XMJMOT history

LS05 XMJ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

LS05 XMJ grey 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 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
165,309 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMJ was last recorded at 165,309 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 11,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,729 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11,580 miles
Average per year
9,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,309 miles
  • 2022 – 153,729 miles
  • 2021 – 153,109 miles
  • 2020 – 146,754 miles
  • 2019 – 140,469 miles
  • 2018 – 131,031 miles
  • 2017 – 117,838 miles
  • 2016 – 108,136 miles
  • 2015 – 92,252 miles
  • 2014 – 81,609 miles
  • 2013 – 74,072 miles
  • 2012 – 64,726 miles
  • 2011 – 54,032 miles
  • 2010 – 44,395 miles
  • 2009 – 36,517 miles
  • 2008 – 26,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,309 miles
    Test number
    949576008655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,309 miles (+11,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,309 miles
    Test number
    167685378777
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,729 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,729 miles
    Test number
    966199971384
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail153,728 miles (+619)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,728 miles
    Test number
    796176423735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail153,109 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,109 miles
    Test number
    506512214242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom of radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil covering subframe and engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass146,754 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,754 miles
    Test number
    189761398150
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail146,754 miles (+6,285)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,754 miles
    Test number
    102778132371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,469 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    329569866387
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail140,404 miles (+9,373)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    546544574794
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,031 miles (+13,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    294928067399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    250290258328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking between tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail117,836 miles (+9,700)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,836 miles
    Test number
    604075527033
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking between tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass108,136 miles (+15,884)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    984970223714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,252 miles (+10,643)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    387278115482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filter rusty

  15. Pass81,609 miles (+7,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    357595024275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass74,072 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    358774813220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,758 miles (+9,032)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    939639893191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass64,726 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    295638592177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,032 miles (+9,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    649780501280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,395 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    490022000236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    573955199102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,517 miles (+9,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    251665099467
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    234769598498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMJ

Does LS05 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XMJ expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMJ?
The MOT on LS05 XMJ expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XMJ done?
LS05 XMJ was recorded at 165,309 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XMJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
LS05 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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