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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LS05 XMXMOT history

LS05 XMX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS05 XMX grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,629 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMX
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 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMX was last recorded at 148,629 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 11,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,000 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,629 miles
Average per year
7,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,629 miles
  • 2025 – 137,000 miles
  • 2024 – 122,502 miles
  • 2023 – 112,035 miles
  • 2022 – 106,262 miles
  • 2021 – 100,731 miles
  • 2020 – 96,530 miles
  • 2018 – 94,201 miles
  • 2017 – 87,587 miles
  • 2016 – 79,653 miles
  • 2015 – 70,474 miles
  • 2014 – 60,916 miles
  • 2013 – 52,578 miles
  • 2012 – 44,731 miles
  • 2011 – 37,025 miles
  • 2010 – 27,884 miles
  • 2009 – 21,041 miles
  • 2008 – 13,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,629 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,629 miles (+11,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,629 miles
    Test number
    385310525075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,000 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,000 miles
    Test number
    289493518102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,999 miles (+14,497)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    823619855685
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal and noise on rotation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  4. Pass122,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    922294109145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,502 miles (+10,467)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    568664623259
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,035 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    781265088984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    176824035422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,262 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    600956787851
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass100,731 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,731 miles
    Test number
    957611827266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,530 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    932813427483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,201 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    812627198675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass87,587 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    432729371437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,653 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    399097326956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,474 miles (+9,558)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    149631415103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f inner tyre wall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has flat spots inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on edges

  15. Pass60,916 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    719704514129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,913 miles (+8,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    548582314127
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,578 miles (+7,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    967882213136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    258391412164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,731 miles (+7,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    218221212186
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass37,025 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    737834501136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,884 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    601677700154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,041 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,041 miles
    Test number
    131759099404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,609 miles
    Test number
    892326118187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMX

Does LS05 XMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XMX is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMX?
The MOT on LS05 XMX is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XMX done?
LS05 XMX was recorded at 148,629 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XMX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMX 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 XMX find?
LS05 XMX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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