Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LS05 XMMMOT history
LS05 XMM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 141,763 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XMM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XMM was last recorded at 141,763 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,763 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,763 miles
- 2025 – 135,689 miles
- 2023 – 133,031 miles
- 2022 – 131,235 miles
- 2021 – 129,414 miles
- 2020 – 127,935 miles
- 2019 – 124,716 miles
- 2018 – 115,766 miles
- 2017 – 109,064 miles
- 2016 – 100,373 miles
- 2015 – 91,820 miles
- 2014 – 85,046 miles
- 2013 – 77,241 miles
- 2012 – 68,524 miles
- 2011 – 55,287 miles
- 2010 – 47,676 miles
- 2009 – 36,936 miles
- 2008 – 27,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,763 miles
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,763 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 141,763 miles
- Test number
- 416808323801
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,763 miles (+6,074)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,763 miles
- Test number
- 283650127112
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,689 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,689 miles
- Test number
- 890650767451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,686 miles (+2,655)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,686 miles
- Test number
- 733989561746
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,031 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,031 miles
- Test number
- 571551871796
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail133,031 miles (+1,796)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,031 miles
- Test number
- 456101085783
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,235 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,235 miles
- Test number
- 350559848885
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail131,235 miles (+1,821)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,235 miles
- Test number
- 843451077311
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,414 miles (+1,479)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,414 miles
- Test number
- 703681133604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,935 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 127,935 miles
- Test number
- 530404354327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,935 miles (+3,219)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,935 miles
- Test number
- 621957312059
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,716 miles (+8,950)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 124,716 miles
- Test number
- 627158037267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,766 miles (+6,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 115,766 miles
- Test number
- 190445460685
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriated
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
Pass109,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,064 miles
- Test number
- 199301116827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,064 miles (+8,691)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,064 miles
- Test number
- 825852878559
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass100,373 miles (+8,553)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 100,373 miles
- Test number
- 685904356619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,820 miles (+6,774)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,820 miles
- Test number
- 607658165127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,046 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 85,046 miles
- Test number
- 805109264139
- NoteBoth wipers starting to smear
Fail85,046 miles (+7,805)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,046 miles
- Test number
- 289599764407
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth wipers starting to smear
Pass77,241 miles (+8,717)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 77,241 miles
- Test number
- 755120773173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,524 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 68,524 miles
- Test number
- 816050482101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,469 miles (+7,388)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,469 miles
- Test number
- 878858472102
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)
Pass61,081 miles (+5,794)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,081 miles
- Test number
- 499719502086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,287 miles (+7,611)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,287 miles
- Test number
- 509381681159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,676 miles
- Test number
- 911740480123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,676 miles (+10,740)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,676 miles
- Test number
- 503569370141
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass36,936 miles (+9,317)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 36,936 miles
- Test number
- 381097569112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,619 miles
- Test number
- 691172578185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 XMM
- Does LS05 XMM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XMM is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XMM?
- The MOT on LS05 XMM is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 XMM done?
- LS05 XMM was recorded at 141,763 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,284 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XMM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XMM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XMM 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 XMM find?
- LS05 XMM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.
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